UPDATE – September 15, 7:00 PM: Flight operations at Catania Airport have resumed with immediate effect after the alert level for Mount Etna’s volcanic activity was downgraded from Red to Orange.
Airspace sectors C1 and B3 have reopened, allowing both arriving and departing flights to operate again at the Sicilian airport.
Passengers are still advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before travelling to the airport, as schedules may continue to be affected following the earlier disruption.
Catania Airport reopens after Etna disruption
The resumption of operations follows restrictions introduced after Mount Etna emitted volcanic ash into the atmosphere.
Catania Airport initially suspended arrivals and departures on September 14, with airspace sectors C1 and B3 closed due to the volcanic activity.
The suspension was subsequently extended overnight into September 15 as authorities continued to monitor the ash emission and conditions around the volcano.
With the volcanic activity alert now reduced from Red to Orange, the affected airspace has reopened and flight operations have been authorised to resume.
Passengers should continue to check flight status
Although Catania Airport is operating again, passengers travelling to or from Sicily should continue to monitor information provided by their airline.
Flights scheduled during and immediately after the closure may still experience delays, cancellations or timetable changes as airlines reposition aircraft and restore their schedules.
Catania Airport is one of Sicily’s main international gateways and one of the Italian airports most frequently affected by activity at Mount Etna due to its proximity to the volcano.
The latest reopening restores arrivals and departures following the disruption that began on September 14.
UPDATE – September 14, 7:30 PM: Catania Airport has extended the suspension of flight operations until 10:00 AM on September 15 due to volcanic ash emitted by Mount Etna.
The closure of airspace sectors B3 and C1 has also been extended as authorities continue to monitor volcanic activity and its impact on aviation.
Passengers scheduled to travel to or from Catania on Monday evening or Tuesday morning are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before travelling to the airport.
Further updates are expected from airport authorities as conditions develop.
Earlier suspension announced on September 14
Flight operations at Catania Airport were initially suspended until 10:00 PM on September 14 following renewed eruptive activity at Mount Etna.
Airspace sectors C1 and B3 were closed, affecting both arrivals and departures at the Sicilian airport.
The latest update extends that suspension overnight and into Tuesday morning following the emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere.
Catania Airport is one of Sicily’s main international gateways, and activity at nearby Mount Etna can periodically result in flight restrictions when volcanic ash affects the surrounding airspace.
Passengers with upcoming flights should continue to monitor information from their airline before heading to the airport.
Flight operations at Catania Airport have been suspended following renewed eruptive activity at Mount Etna on Sunday, September 14.
Airspace sectors C1 and B3 have been closed due to the volcanic activity, affecting both arrivals and departures at the Sicilian airport.
According to the latest airport update, flight operations are currently suspended until 10:00 PM local time.
Passengers scheduled to travel to or from Catania are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport, as delays, cancellations and schedule changes may occur.
Further updates are expected as authorities continue to monitor Mount Etna’s activity and its impact on the surrounding airspace.
Catania Airport is one of Sicily’s main international gateways, and volcanic activity at nearby Mount Etna can periodically lead to airspace restrictions when ash or other volcanic material poses a potential risk to aviation.
