Israir says Catania airport closed due to Etna volcanic event

Israair reports the temporary closure of Catania Airport in Sicily this morning due to an exceptional volcanic event in the Mount Etna area. The carrier says it is ready to resume flights as safety conditions allow.

Israir notified passengers this afternoon that Catania Airport in eastern Sicily was temporarily closed due to an exceptional volcanic event near Mount Etna. The carrier said it is monitoring the situation and prepared to resume flights to and from the destination as safety conditions allow. As The Zioneer reported earlier this afternoon, the airport closure was first noted by Israeli media shortly after the event was reported. No timeline for reopening has been announced.

2 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 14:32 · 6 JulLatest

   Israir confirms airport closure and readiness to resume flights.

2. 14:31 · 6 Jul

   Airport in Catania, Sicily, closed due to volcanic event

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