CAAP issues NOTAM due to Bulusan, Mayon unrest
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) Thursday, October, 13, due to Mayon Volcano and Mount Bulusan’s increasing unrest.
Flights have been prohibited from operating 10,000 feet from the surface and are advised to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit, as ash from any sudden eruption can be hazardous to aircraft.
For Mayon Volcano, CAAP issued NOTAM B3147/22, revising B3137/22 effective October 13, 2022, from 8:47 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. of October 14, 2022.
While for Mount Bulusan, NOTAM B3148/22 revising B3143/22 was issued effective October 13, 2022, 8:48 a.m. until October 14, 2022 (9:00 a.m.)
Mayon Volcano and Bulusan Volcano are placed on Alert Level 2 and Alert Level 1, respectively. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the Mayon Volcano Network did not detect any volcanic earthquakes in the past 24-hour period.
The CAAP operates seven airports in the Bicol Region: Bulan Airport, Sorsogon Airport, Daet Airport, Masbate Airport, Naga Airport, Virac Airport, and Bicol International Airport.
