Montgomery-Gibbs Airport Still Uses Leaded Fuel

San Diego’s Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport began offering unleaded aviation fuel in November 2024, but it continues to sell large volumes of leaded fuel, making it the highest lead-polluting general aviation airport in the U.S. Federal data shows that more than 1 million gallons of leaded fuel were sold last year, primarily for piston-powered aircraft and training flights. Experts warn that lead exposure from these operations poses significant health risks, especially to children living and attending schools near the flight paths. Despite regulatory efforts, including California’s upcoming ban on leaded fuel and federal targets to phase out its use by 2030, the airport still largely relies on leaded fuel, highlighting ongoing challenges in industry-wide transition efforts.

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