L'eruption of Etna keep creating hardships atCatania AirportDue to the eruptive activity and the wind situation, the closure of sector C1 has been extended and Arrivals suspended until 19pm on Tuesday, August 11th. The departures are instead permitted from runway 08.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with the airline before going to the airport, while the situation remains evolving.
Catania Airport Situation: Flights Canceled and Rerouted
The limitations have caused cancellations, hijackings e delays, affecting numerous connections. Among the affected flights are those to and from Milan, Bergamo, Bologna, and Seville, while several planes were diverted to other Sicilian airports, especially Palermo.
The impact doesn't just affect passengers. According to Italiavola, six planes are still grounded in Catania, including Eurowings, ITA Airways, Edelweiss, easyJet, and Lufthansa City aircraft. Some are blocked for over a day and several return flights were cancelled.
Why Catania Airport was closed
The air traffic restrictions are caused by the volcanic ash produced by the eruption of Mount Etna, whose dispersion depends on wind direction. The cloud covers the airport area and requires airspace restrictions for safety reasons. Eruptive activity continues with ash emissions and lava flows. Ash fallout is also affecting several municipalities on the volcano's slopes, impacting traffic and the cleanliness of streets and homes.
The airport situation therefore remains dependent on the evolution of Mount Etna and weather conditions. Arrivals are currently suspended, while for departures, travelers should check directly with their airline regarding their flight's operations. Further information will follow. updates in the next few hours.
