Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Aviation Safety

CAAP issues NOTAM due to Mayon Volcano’s increasing unrest

232
Photo of the phreatic eruption of Mayon Volcano. (Photo from CAAP via Facebook)

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on the evening of February 4, 2024, due to the escalating unrest of the Mayon Volcano.

The Mayon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 2 due to its abnormal activity. As a result, flights are advised to steer clear of the volcano’s summit.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that a sudden phreatic eruption occurred at 4:37 PM.

The eruption, which lasted for four minutes and nine seconds, can spew hazardous ash to aircraft, prompting the prohibition of operations within 10,000 feet from the surface.

CAAP Area Center V Manager Cynthia Tumanut assures the public that continuous monitoring of Mayon Volcano is underway.

Despite the increasing unrest, there has been no detection of ashfall on the runway at Bicol International Airport. However, stringent inspections are being conducted to check for possible ashfall and other contaminants.

The NOTAM, identified as B0437/24, provides details about the eruption, including the date and time of the eruption, the existence and horizontal or vertical extent of the volcanic ash cloud, and the affected air routes.

Based on the issued NOTAM, the ash cloud is moving in a southwest direction, and the air routes affected include ALBAT-MASBA W8 and IPATA-MASBA B462.

Alternative routes are available for both northbound and southbound flights. Northbound flights can divert off the airway at MASBA, while southbound flights can use ALBAT W9 NGA.

The CAAP continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary. The safety of all flights and passengers remains their top priority.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Featured Stories

Categories

Related Articles

Aviation Safety

CAAP grounds Pilipinas Space Aviation Academy after fatal Cessna crash

A Cessna 152 aircraft operated by Pilipinas Space Aviation Academy Inc. crashed...

Aviation Safety

Cebu runway overrun: What the final report on Korean Air flight 631 reveals

CAAP investigation concludes forward pitch control and 15cm runway edge impact led...

Regulatory

CAAP and FAA team up to combat illegal charter flights in PH

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is strengthening its fight...

Aviation Safety

AirAsia Philippines enforces CAAP’s power bank safety regulations

AirAsia Philippines has announced the strict enforcement of new guidelines regarding power...