(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20231016/0128Z
(3) Volcano:	Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2023-111
(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. Against the background of explosive activity of the Strombolian type (lava fountaining in the volcanic crater), the lava flows continue to effuse along the Apakhonchichsky chute on the southeastern slope of the volcano. Satellite data by KVERT showed a gas-steam plume containing some amount of ash is extending for 40 km to the 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:	6000 m (19680 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20231016/0050Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 40 km (25 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 80 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20231016/0050Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Anton A. Nuzhdaev, IVS FEB RAS envi@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.