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Just off the wires: NATS will continue to close UK Airspace until 13:00 on the 16/4.Quote from NATSThe cloud of volcanic ash continues to cover much of the UK. Following a review of the latest Met Office information, NATS advises that restrictions will remain in place in UK controlled airspace until 1300 (UK time) tomorrow, Friday 16 April, at the earliest. However, flights … [Read more...]

NATS have suspended flights over UK Airspace now until Friday 16th April, 07:00 with an advisory due today at 21:00BSTIn addtion:Airspaces Closed: Republic of IrelandNorway Belgium  Planned or partially closed at time of writing: Sweden (total closure by 2000 GMT)Denmark (total by 1600 GMT)Finland (northern airspace closed till 1200 GMT Friday)Netherlands (being … [Read more...]

Source: http://www.heathrowcam.net/liveradar.php Until the ash cloud passes, this picture may be here for some time.... … [Read more...]

NATS is suspending traffic from  12:00 and 18:00 15/04 in UK Airspace due to the Volcanic ash.BAA has confirmed LHR, STN and LGW will be suspended. ABZ, GLA, EDI and all other Scottish Airports are already shut.LPL is suspending until at least 13:00 (but probably longer.)BA Domestic Programme Cancelled. MAN and NCL - Programme Suspended.BHX 90% CancellationsEMA, … [Read more...]

In light of the Volcanic ash, NATS  (National Air Traffic Service) has suspended most, if not all UK Domestic Flights (90% of the UK Domestic Programme due). Check with your airline before you depart. Next update: 10:00amish … [Read more...]

This isn't a good sign....Nor is this (Image c/o jms_uk at Flyertalk) … [Read more...]

Due to the ash from Iceland in the upper atmosphere, there are major disruptions to the flying programmes today across the UKATC Have banned flying flying over certain parts of Scotland, and may modify its advice as the cloud migrates southwards over the UK.  THEIR MAJOR CANCELLATIONS ON ALL UK AND IRELAND AIRPORTS (7am update) 250 flights are hit over Scottish airports … [Read more...]