Mount Etna Eruption Temporarily Closes Catania Airport

Catania Airport in Sicily temporarily closed due to the eruption of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, causing disruptions in air travel. The airport reopened for departing flights after clearing the runway, with limitations on arrivals. Ash clouds reaching 4.5 kilometers led to flight suspensions and the covering of Catania's city center in ash. Another volcano, Stromboli, also triggered a red alert, affecting air traffic. Millions of passengers transit through Catania Airport annually, connecting to eastern Sicily, a popular tourist destination.