(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20231112/2052Z
 (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:YELLOW
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:yellow
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2023-158
 (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:Video and satellite data by KVERT shows a plume of resuspended ash is extending for 60 km to the east of the volcano.

An eruption of the Klyuchevskoy volcano has ended, only fumarole activity of the summit crater is observed. A danger of ash rising up to 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. remains. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:5000-6000 m (16400-19680 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20231112/2020Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 60 km (37 mi)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 84 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20231112/2020Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS
mag@kscnet.ru +74152202115

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.