(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20210929/0313Z
 (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:green
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2021-118
 (8) Volcano Location:N 56 deg 3 min E 160 deg 38 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:4750 m (15580 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:The activity of the volcano is low. A strong wind raises ash from the slope of the volcano. Satellite and video data by KVERT showed a resuspended ash plume extended to the east of the volcano.

Resuspended ash plumes can be observed at altitudes of 9,800-16,400 ft (3-5 km) a.s.l. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircrafts.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:3000-4000 m (9840-13120 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20210929/0310Z – Video data
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 75 km (47 mi)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 91 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20210929/0145Z – MODIS AQUA (31m32)
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Dmitry V. Melnikov, IVS FEB RAS
dvm@kscnet.ru

Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or the colour code is changed. VONAs are posted at http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/.

In Russia, KVERT, on behalf of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS) FEB RAS, is responsible for providing information on volcanic activity to international air navigation services for the airspace users.