Redding Army Airfield
In 1942 Redding AAF was acquired from the City of Redding. Initially, Redding AAF was a sub-installation of Chico AAF. From November 1943 through March 1944, the Army Air Forces’ 399th Fighter Squadron of the 369th Fighter Group was assigned to the airfield as a replacement training and air defense unit. The 399th Fighter Squadron at that time operated the Bell Aircraft Company’s P-39 “Airacobra” which mounted one 37mm cannon firing through the propeller hub; two .50-caliber machine guns in the nose; two .50-caliber machine guns in packets under the wing as well as the capability of carrying 500 pounds of bombs externally.
Redding AAF was sporadically used by the Army Air Forces’ Air Transport Command as a refueling and service stop throughout the war.
The Army shut the base down in 1947. Today, the City of Redding continues to operate the Site as Redding Municipal Airport and has embarked on a major commercial development of the Site.
Redding - Source - DOD
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Contaminated: Groundwater Soil
Restricted Access
Site ID: 02HTRW
HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTEPOL (Petroleum/Oil/Lubricants) Lines
Cost
$66KCost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
SEP 2016
CONTAMINATED AREAS
Groundwater: The RI data is sufficient to make the determination that the lead contamination has not migrated. The groundwater is shallow (approx 7-15 feet bgs) and is not used as a drinking water or other supply.
Contaminants: Carbon disulfide 1.6 ug/L Lead 3.5 ug/L
Soil: There is no physical confinement of the PAHs found in surface soil. PAHs are not migrating. The only potential receptors are industrail workers from the airport; however, this area is fenced and gated and no human activity occurs at this location.
Contaminants: Dibenz[ah]anthracene 0.01 mg/kg Benzo[k]fluoranthene 0.062 mg/kg Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 0.092 mg/kg Benz[a]anthracene 0.1 mg/kg Chrysene 0.12 mg/kg Fluoranthene 0.14 mg/kg Benzo[a]pyrene 0.14 mg/kg Benzo[b]fluoranthene 0.17 mg/kg Pyrene 140.0 mg/kg Lead 160.0 mg/k
3 Inactive SitesSites where military cleanup actions are complete, according to the DOD. Note that this status does not necessarily mean the site is no longer hazardous, as many of these sites are put under long-term monitoring or other restrictions.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESResponse Complete
Site ID: 01CON/HTRW
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVAL (CONTAINERIZED HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE)Underground Storage Tanks
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
APR 2009
EXPLOSIVES & MUNITIONSResponse Complete
Unlimited Access
Site ID: 03OEW
ORDNANCEUnexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
APR 2009
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESResponse Complete
Site ID: 04CON/HTRW
CONTAINERIZED HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVALSite Not Recommended For Action
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
MAY 2003
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Contaminated: Groundwater Soil
Restricted Access
Site ID: 02HTRW
HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTEPOL (Petroleum/Oil/Lubricants) Lines
Cost
$66KCost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
SEP 2016
CONTAMINATED AREAS
Groundwater: The RI data is sufficient to make the determination that the lead contamination has not migrated. The groundwater is shallow (approx 7-15 feet bgs) and is not used as a drinking water or other supply.
Contaminants: Carbon disulfide 1.6 ug/L Lead 3.5 ug/L
Soil: There is no physical confinement of the PAHs found in surface soil. PAHs are not migrating. The only potential receptors are industrail workers from the airport; however, this area is fenced and gated and no human activity occurs at this location.
Contaminants: Dibenz[ah]anthracene 0.01 mg/kg Benzo[k]fluoranthene 0.062 mg/kg Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 0.092 mg/kg Benz[a]anthracene 0.1 mg/kg Chrysene 0.12 mg/kg Fluoranthene 0.14 mg/kg Benzo[a]pyrene 0.14 mg/kg Benzo[b]fluoranthene 0.17 mg/kg Pyrene 140.0 mg/kg Lead 160.0 mg/k
3 Inactive SitesSites where military cleanup actions are complete, according to the DOD. Note that this status does not necessarily mean the site is no longer hazardous, as many of these sites are put under long-term monitoring or other restrictions.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESResponse Complete
Site ID: 01CON/HTRW
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVAL (CONTAINERIZED HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE)Underground Storage Tanks
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
APR 2009
EXPLOSIVES & MUNITIONSResponse Complete
Unlimited Access
Site ID: 03OEW
ORDNANCEUnexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
APR 2009
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESResponse Complete
Site ID: 04CON/HTRW
CONTAINERIZED HAZARDOUS, TOXIC AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVALSite Not Recommended For Action
Cost
UNKNOWNFinal Cleanup Action
MAY 2003
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