Flight operations at Catania airport suspended due to Etna activity

All incoming flights at Catania airport, located on the Italian island of Sicily, were suspended on Saturday due to the active eruptions of Mount Etna, which is emitting ash and smoke into the air.

According to a statement from the airport, no flights could land until 12:00 PM. However, departing flights continued normally and were not affected by the situation. This information has been confirmed by multiple news sources.

Later in the day, around 4:30 PM, the airport reported that all activities for both incoming and outgoing flights had resumed. The initial suspension was implemented to ensure aviation safety.

Mount Etna has exhibited renewed activity since the morning, and a new eruption has been observed in the Valle del Bove. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) has confirmed this fact.

A similar situation last weekend also led to aviation oversight, resulting in flight cancellations that caused some chaos in travel schedules. It remains unclear how frequently these activities of Etna will affect aviation.

Catania airport continues to closely monitor the situation and will provide updates on any changes in flight status. Passengers are advised to regularly check their flights for the latest information.