Airbrush is a painting method simulating traditional airbrush techniques. In Photoshop 6 and earlier versions, the Airbrush exists as an independent tool. In the later versions, it appears as Airbrush mode for various painting tools.
In the Toolbox, select the Brush or some other painting tool.
In the Options bar, activate the airbrush mode by checking its checkbox.
Set "Flow" amount, that is define how quickly paint is applied by your tool.
Paint.
Note that the slower you move your tool, the more paint you put on the image. The paint flows even if you simply hold down your mouse key or press stylus tip without moving the tool (movie).