Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Kilauea
in United States

Volcano Ash Advisories for air traffic

Although Volcano Ash Advisories (VAAC) are not intended for assessing humanitarian impact, the observations of the plume are relevant for understanding local impact. The actual impact (like ash fall) depends on the type of eruption and is not known.

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Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-12-24 at 20:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash emission ended.
  • Volcanic ash not detected on various satellite products. Webcam shows only steam/gas emission currently. New volcanic ash emission possible at any. Konon.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-12-24 at 14:58 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption has ended.
  • Volcanic ash emission not detected in satellite img. Gases continue move s/se but prev volcanic ash has dissipated. Additional volcanic ash emission possible. Model winds suggests south mvmt through t+6. Gatling.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-12-24 at 08:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash emission ongoing.
  • Volcanic ash emission observation in satellite img up to apprx 30nm from summit. Light volcanic ash mixed with steam and gas observation in satellite img up to apprx 70nm from summit at flight level 220 (6600m) nwp model guidance forecast general south to se movement through t+12. Monaghan.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-12-24 at 07:17 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash emission observation.
  • Vona received rprtng eruptive activity. Honolulu meteorological watch office reports volcanic ash emission up to flight level 220 (6600m) volcanic ash emission observation in satellite img up to apprx 15nm from summit. Nwp model guidance forecast backing movement to the ese by t+12. Height based on reports and movement. Monaghan.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-12-07 at 10:58 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash emission ended.
  • Volcanic ash not detected on various satellite products. Webcam shows activity greatly reduced. Residual SO2 plume on south coast of big isl no volcanic ash detected. New volcanic ash emission possible at any. Konon.

Original Message :