Icelandic Volcano Eruption
Monday 17 May, 1800
Latest information received from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicates that the explosive activity from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano is continuing, with the ash plume reaching heights of up to 26,000 ft. The ash cloud is not expected to continue to affect the UK as south-westerly winds have become established, driving the ash away from UK airspace.
NATS is delighted that restrictions on UK airspace can today be eased, thanks to new measures from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Aircraft can now safely fly through ‘medium density’ ash following the introduction of a new zone that defines the concentration of the ash cloud.
The situation regarding the volcanic eruption in Iceland remains dynamic.
Anyone wishing to fly is advised to contact their airline before going to the airport.
The Met Office has responsibility for issuing the Volcanic Ash Advisories for volcanoes erupting in this area in line with internationally agreed standards and processes.
The Met Office is continuing to monitor the spread of the ash plume from the volcano on Iceland.
The Health Protection Agency is advising that the plume of volcanic ash trapped in the atmosphere above the United Kingdom is not a significant risk to public health because it is at high altitude.
For further information please visit www.nats.co.uk
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For airport information www.baa.com
20th April 2010, 0900
The UK has been in chaos as a result of Icelandic volcanic plume disrupting European airspace. Numerous flights have been cancelled and airports are at a stand still. National Air Traffic Services have advised that UK airspace has been partial opened (20th April 2010).
Anyone wishing to fly are advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport.
The Met Office has responsibility for issuing the Volcanic Ash
Advisories for volcanoes erupting in this area in line with
internationally agreed standards and processes.
The Met Office is continuing to monitor the spread of the ash plume
from eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano on Iceland.
Not only has this caused disruption to UK and European airspace,
but there were initial health concerns. The Health Protection
Agency is advising that the plume of volcanic ash trapped in the
atmosphere above the United Kingdom is not a significant risk to
public health because it is at high altitude.