Catania Airport Suspends Arrivals Due to Mount Etna Volcanic Ash
UKPulse Local Desk
Flights arriving at Catania airport in Sicily have been suspended until 5pm local time on Monday, August 10, following a new eruption of Mount Etna.
- Catania airport has suspended all inbound flights until 5pm local time on Monday, August 10.
- The suspension is due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna drifting into airspace.
- The airport operator SAC confirmed the closure of airspace corresponding to the ash cloud southwest of the volcano.
Flights arriving at Catania airport, Sicily's busiest aviation hub, have been suspended until 5pm local time on Monday, August 10. This decision follows a fresh eruption of Mount Etna, which has released volcanic ash into the atmosphere.
The airport operator, SAC, stated that the airspace corresponding to the ash cloud southwest of the volcano (Sector C1) has been closed. Mount Etna, located 29 miles from the airport, frequently disrupts air traffic at Catania.
Airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet, ITA, and Wizz Air had dozens of flights scheduled or diverted on Monday morning. Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.
What this means for you: Passengers with inbound flights to Catania airport are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before heading to the airport.