Can Planes Fly Through Volcanic Ash? Why Flights Are Cancelled Hundreds of Kilometers Away
By Aeruxo � Licensed flight dispatcher (study guide) | 15+ Years in Airline Operations June 2025. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia, erupted with an ash column that shot 11 kilometers into the sky. The mushroom-shaped cloud was visible from 150 km away. Dozens of volcanic ash flights … Read more