The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has extended its previously issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) covering flights near Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, and Taal Volcano in Batangas until Wednesday morning, October 15.
In its latest advisory released on Tuesday, Caap said the extension of the NOTAM was released ‘to ensure aviation safety.’
According to Caap, the NOTAM for Bulusan is now effective from 8:39 a.m. this Tuesday until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with vertical limits from the surface up to 10,000 feet.
Meanwhile, the NOTAM for Kanlaon will be in effect from 8:35 a.m. this Tuesday until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with vertical limits from the surface up to 11,000 feet.
As for Taal Volcano, the NOTAM is effective from 8:38 a.m. this Tuesday until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with vertical limits from the surface up to 11,000 feet.
‘All flight operators are strongly advised to avoid flying close to the volcanoes and to continuously monitor NOTAMs for updates,’ Caap said.
The aviation authority assured the public that it remains ‘vigilant and proactive in ensuring flight safety amid ongoing volcanic activity across the country.’
It was on Monday when Caap first issued NOTAMs over Bulusan, Kanlaon, and Taal following volcanic activities observed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Based on the update from the Phivolcs on Tuesday, 26 volcanic earthquakes were recorded over Bulusan, which remains under alert level 1.
Kanlaon, which is on alert level 2, recorded 17 volcanic quakes in the past 24 hours.
On the other hand, a minor phreatomagmatic eruption that lasted for six minutes and 17 volcanic quakes were observed over Taal. It remains under alert level 1. /das