Special report: the Grimsvötn eruption and its impact on European air traffic
May 2011
Volcanic ash concentration chart published by the London VAAC showing ash dispersion of the Grimsvötn ash plume
In this dossier
European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell activated
Following the eruption of the Grimsvötn volcano on 21 May, the European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC), set up on 19 May 2010 following the ...
FAQ about the impact of the Grimsvötn eruption on European air traffic
Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions with regard to the impact of the Grimsvötn ash cloud on European air traffic during the week ...
European measures to minimise disruption caused by volcanic ash
Brussels, 21 May 2010: Guidelines issued today will help to minimise airspace closures in the event of volcanic ash reaching Europe without compromising ...
Volcanic ash crisis exercise for aviation in Europe, 13-14 April 2011
One year on from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano EUROCONTROL is taking part in a in a major crisis exercise to validate changes and ...
The Grimsvötn Icelandic volcano erupted on Saturday 21 May at 19:30 CET. Less than 24 hours following the eruption, its ash plume rose up to 17km in the air and strong winds dispersed the ash cloud towards the European continent. Its impact is however more limited than that of Eyjafjallajokull in April 2010.
Air traffic updates
25/05/2011
Update on European air traffic situation - 09:00 CET
24/05/2011
Update on European air traffic situation - 17:00 CET
24/05/2011
Update on European air traffic situation - 10:00 CET
Useful links
- EASA Safety Information Bulletin on flying in contaminated airspace - 23 May 2011
- 2010 volcanic ash special report
- April 2011 volcanic ash crisis exercise dossier
- EU passenger rights website
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