Airline passengers scheduled to fly from airports in the West Of Ireland tomorrow are being warned that some disruption is likely.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) this evening warned that the ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland could encroach Irish airspace.
Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel a number of flights from Ireland to Spain following the closure of some Spanish airports.
Earlier today, the Irish Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning heard that Irish airports should experience minimal disruption from the volcanic ash cloud in Iceland over the coming week.
The Irish Aviation Authority reported that all Irish airports are open and the ash plume remains off the western coast. The ash cloud is now about 3,200 km long and 1,600 km wide.
Met Éireann said that according to the dispersion model charts, airspace today is clear from Ireland into Europe. “While the plume remains close to us, current forecasts predict that we should have minimal disruption over the coming week. This is because volcanic activity has reduced and wind direction has changed, leading to favourable conditions”, outlined Met Eireann.
Met Éireann said that according to the dispersion model charts, airspace today is clear from Ireland into Europe. “While the plume remains close to us, current forecasts predict that we should have minimal disruption over the coming week. This is because volcanic activity has reduced and wind direction has changed, leading to favourable conditions”, outlined Met Eireann.
Eurocontrol, which manages air travel over Europe, said in a statement today : "During the afternoon, areas of higher ash concentration could move in a north-easterly direction from the Atlantic into the Iberian Peninsula".
The Clare Herald
