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Caap extends aircraft ban near Mayon Volcano anew
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has extended the flight prohibition near Mayon Volcano until 9 a.m. on Friday, December 19.
This advisory covers flights from the surface up to 11,000 feet and is a precautionary measure due to ongoing volcanic activity and rising hazards.
Caap initially issued the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on December 10 following the extrusion of new dark lava from the volcano's summit.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported three volcanic earthquakes and eight rockfall events in the past 24 hours.
Phivolcs warned of increased chances of volcanic hazards, including sudden steam or phreatic explosions, rockfall, and lahar flow during heavy rains.
Mayon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 1, signifying low-level unrest.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has extended the flight ban near Mayon Volcano until Friday morning, December 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. due to its ongoing volcanic activity.
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