Grimsvotn Volcano Eruption

A volcanic eruption began in the Grimsvotn volcano near the center of the Vatnajökull ice cap in South-East Iceland on the afternoon of Saturday, 21 May.

Due to airborn ash concetnration resulting from the 20 km high eruption plume, aviation safety measures are in effect. A danger area has been established for all instrument flying that includes the upper approach airspace for the Keflavik and Reykjavik international airports. Visual flight rule operations are currently not affected.

For further information please refer to published Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) and the UK Met OfficeVolcanic Ash Advisory.

For passenger flight information please consult air carriers.

For live picture of the volcanic eruption in Grimsvotn.  http://live.mila.is/grimsvotn2/

For general information regarding te eruption visit http://www.iceland.is/