(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20231014/0311Z
 (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2023-109
 (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 summit explosive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Satellite data by KVERT showed an ash plume is extending for 110 km to the south-east of the volcano.

The summit explosive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 7-8 km (23,000-26,240 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:4000-5000 m (13120-16400 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20231014/0305Z – Video data
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 110 km (68 mi)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 106 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20231014/0240Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(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.