On the 5th local time, Mount Etna on Sicily continued erupting, sending volcanic ash that disrupted operations at Catania-Fontanarossa airport. The airport briefly suspended inbound flights and limited arrivals to five per hour; departures were routed and scheduled based on on-site conditions. Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, is being monitored for changes in activity and ash dispersion; further operational adjustments will follow airspace safety assessments.

2026-07-05

On the 5th local time, Mount Etna on Sicily continued erupting, sending volcanic ash that disrupted operations at Catania-Fontanarossa airport. The airport briefly suspended inbound flights and limited arrivals to five per hour; departures were routed and scheduled based on on-site conditions. Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, is being monitored for changes in activity and ash dispersion; further operational adjustments will follow airspace safety assessments.