Good afternoon
The latest NATS statement has been released and advises that restrictions preventing flights in UK controlled airspace remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18th April. Please see statement below for further information. Next update from NATS is expected at 21.00 today
NATS Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 1445
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April. There may be some airspace available within Scotland, Northern Ireland and England north of Leeds up till 1900 (UK time), which may enable some domestic flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. We will be coordinating this closely with airlines and airports. We would repeat, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.
After 1900 (UK time), Met Office forecasts show the ash cloud progressively covering the whole of the UK.
We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 2100 (UK time), today.
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