Caap advises pilots to avoid flying near Mayon Volcano

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam) advising pilots to avoid flying near Mayon Volcano due to increased volcanic activity on Tuesday.

In an advisory, Caap barred flights near Mayon Volcano from the surface up to 11,000 feet starting at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 until Wednesday, July 15, at 3:12 a.m.

“Flight operators are advised to avoid flying near the volcano, which remains under Alert Level 3,” Caap stated.

READ: Mayon unrest triggers fresh ashfall in Albay

Early Tuesday, light to moderate ashfall was reported in several towns in Albay after the volcano experienced an eruptive episode at 6:31 a.m to 6:46 a.m. 

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the volcano’s effusive eruption continues for the 190th consecutive day, generating incandescent lava falls and rockfalls.

“Alert Level 3 prevails over Mayon, and entry into the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone must be prohibited,” Phivolcs said. /das /atm