Catania Airport
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Etna ash and aviation
Mount Etna ash cloud and Catania flights
See the latest aviation colour code, ash advisory and airport operating status in one place. Always confirm your individual flight directly with Catania Airport and your airline.
● Live dataINGV · NASA FIRMS · VAAC
Current aviation overview
Europe/RomeVONA colour code
RED
Flights with issues
222
VONA, VAAC and airport status are different
A VONA colour code describes volcanic activity relevant to aviation. VAAC Toulouse analyses observed or forecast ash clouds in the atmosphere. Catania Airport separately publishes operational restrictions, and airlines make decisions for individual flights.
A red VONA does not automatically mean that the airport is closed. Wind direction, ash altitude and runway procedures all affect the operational outcome.
What to do if you are flying today
Check your flight number with the airline, allow extra time and keep local transport alternatives in mind. The live summary is useful for context, but the airline's message remains authoritative for your booking.
Etna ash and flight questions
Is Catania Airport closed because of Etna?
Use the airport status shown above, then verify it on the official airport website. Ash advisories do not always lead to closure.
Does the VAAC map show where ash will fall?
No. It describes ash clouds at flight levels and is not a precise forecast of ash deposition on the ground.
Where should I confirm my flight?
Check Catania Airport's official tracker and the latest message from your airline.
Official sources and safety notice
EtnaMonitor combines public data from INGV Catania, NASA FIRMS and aviation authorities. It is an independent information service and does not replace official civil-protection, airport or volcanological bulletins.