Beware airline Volcanic Ash Mountain Lokon

Ministry of Transportation requested that the airline aware of the impact of the eruptionof Mount Lokon in Tomohon, North Sulawesi. Mount Lohon erupted today at 10:34 AMwith a high eruption reaches 3,500 meters.

The Center for Public Communication Ministry of Transportation, Bambang S Ervansaid bursts of volcanic dust endanger air traffic. Ministry of Transportation has appealed to alert pilots when through the area, including Sam Ratulangi airport activity.

Bambang also said that the Ministry of Transportation also has mengelurakan Notice toAirman (NOTAM) A0959 whose content is reminiscent of all airlines that pass throughthe area to be vigilant.
Nevertheless he said, the activity of Sam Ratulagi Airport located not far from theeruption of the volcano is still running normally and is still open.

"Not to close the airport, but pilots are only required vigilant," he said. (eh)