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HANDBOOK
ON THE
INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS
VOLCANO WATCH (IAVW)
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
AND CONTACT LIST
SECOND EDITION — 2004
Approved by the Secretary General

and published under his authority
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD
Parts 1 to 4
DATE SECTION/PAGES AFFECTED
16.8.16 Part 2 Updates to VAAC Toulouse MWO location names
Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Tokyo e-mail address
27.1.16 Part 2 Updates to VAACs London and Toulouse MWO location names and location
indicators
30.6.15 Part 2 Update of description of London VAAC area of responsibility and updates to
VAACs Anchorage, London, Montreal, Tokyo, Toulouse and Washington
MWO and ACC/FIC location names and location indicators
Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Wellington contact numbers

Table 4-3, VAAC Buenos Aires back–up VAAC and VAG bulletin headers
26.11.14 Part 4 Amendment to paragraph 4.6.1 h) and deletion of Notes 1 and 3
Appendix C Amendment to existing text and insertion of new text
21.11.14 T of C Addition of new sections in Part 4, Table 4-4 and Appendix G, update of page
numbers
Part 2 Changes to descriptions of areas of responsibility and updates to VAAC

Tokyo MWO and ACC/FIC location names and location indicators
Part 3 Update of link to Canadian Meteorological Centre
Part 4 Update of phases of eruption in Section 4.1, new Sections 4.7 and 4.10, and
change to Table 4-3 (IAVWOPSG/8 report refers)
New Section 4.2
Amendments to Section 4.3 corresponding to new Table 4-4
Corrections to contact information in paragraphs 4.6.1 and 4.6.3
Editorial improvements to paragraph 4.6.1
Table 4-2, VAAC Buenos Aires and VAAC Montreal contact numbers
Table 4-3, VAAC London back-up VAAC VAA and VAG bulletin headers
New Table 4-4
Appendix A Editorial amendments (references)
Appendix E Amendments to lines 3, 7, 11 and 16 and minor editorial amendments
Appendix G New appendix

7.8.13 T of C Addition of Part 4, Appendix F
Part 2 Change of notation used for latitude and longitude to degrees and minutes
and update of corresponding map
Part 4 Correction to page 4-2 (“ISCS” replaced with “WIFS”), page 4-5 (numbering of
sections of the NOTAM amended), insertion of new section 4.8
Appendix C Corrections (grammatical) to paragraph 1
Appendix F New appendix (Appendix G of IAVWOPSG/7 report refers)
6.11.12 Part 2 Addition of MWOs/ACCs to Tokyo and Toulouse VAACs
25.8.12 Part 3 Correction of website URLs for VAACs Anchorage and Tokyo
17.8.12 Part 2 Rewording of the coordinates for the Toulouse area of responsibility
Changes to names and location indicators of aerodromes under Toulouse
area of responsibility
Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Washington contact numbers

Table 4-3, VAAC Wellington VAA and VAG bulletin headers
21.6.12 Part 4 Update to Table 4-2, VAAC contact numbers – Buenos Aires VAAC
5.6.12 Part 4 and Deletion of references to Vienna International OPMET Data Bank
Appendix A
Appendix B Change to title of Appendix B

Updating of AFTN addresses for MID and AFI regions
17.2.12 Part 2 Change to Anchorage, Darwin, Washington and Wellington VAAC areas of
responsibility and update of corresponding map
Part 3 Update of VAAC Buenos Aires website URLs (English and Spanish)
Part 4 Amendment of Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5

Replacement of Section 4.7 (Appendix F of IAVWOPSG/5 report refers.)
Table 4-2, update of administrative e-mail for VAAC Anchorage and website
URLs for VAAC Buenos Aires (English and Spanish)
Table 4-3, update of Tokyo VAG and Wellington VAA bulletin headers
Appendix C Miscellaneous amendments
7.10.11 Part 4 Update page 4-13, para 4.7.4, changed para ref. no. 4.6.2 to 4.7.3.
31.8.11 Part 4 Update to Table 4-3, VAA bulletin header
16.8.11 Part 4 Update to Table 4-2, VAAC contact numbers – Anchorage VAAC
8.2.11 Part 4 Update to Table 4-2, VAAC contact numbers – Wellington VAAC
9.12.10 Part 4 Updated page 4-7 added para 4.3.4; page 4.9, para 4.5.1, line 1, added
“volcano observatory” after “WMO”; para 4.5.1 a) added footnote no. 5; para
4.5.1 c) line 3, added “using the PNG format” after “graphical format” and
deleted “(in a position to do so)”; page 4-10, added “see Appendix E –
VONA”; page 4-17, Table 4-2. updated VAAC Buenos Aires URL.
25.8.10 Part 4 Updated page 4-7, para 4.3.3 changed the word “ ASHTAM” to “NOTAM” and
“airport” to “aerodrome”.
12.7.10 Part 2 Updated Wellington (New Zealand) area of responsibility text

Replaced VAAC Map
Part 4 New paragraph 4.3.3
8.7.10 Part 4 Replaced Appendix E with updated version

Appendix F (new) added
14.5.10 Part 2 Change to Toulouse VAAC area of responsibility
14.4.10 Part 4 VAAC Tokyo
26.11.09 Part 3 Amendment to the URL address for New Zealand VAAC
25.9.09 Part 3 Amendment to the URL address for Buenos Aires VAAC
Part 4 URL address for the eruption source parameters for volcanoes of the world,
and introduction of information regarding the availability of ESP
29.5.09 Part 4 Guidance regarding the transmission of information to aviation by selected

State observatories
Update regarding the distribution (addresses) of ASHTAM/NOTAM for VA.
14.5.09 Part 4 Introduction of new heading “4.7 Action to be taken by pilots in the event of
entry into a SO2 cloud” and “Table A4-3 — Volcanic ash advisory bulletin
headers”
12.3.09 Part 4 Update to Table 4-2, VAAC contact numbers
25.2.09 Parts 3 and 4 Amendment to the URL for Toulouse VAAC
Part 4 Introduction of new sub-paragraphs 4.5.1 h) recommended practice for

“gradual” advisory cessation and 4.6 on standard format of the VA advisories
and VA SIGMET used for test purposes
15.12.08 Parts 3 and 4 New web page for VAAC Montreal
24.11.08 Part 4 Pages 4-12 and 14, update of VAAC Buenos Aires AFTN address
19.11.08 Part 2 Page 2-10, Wellington
Part 4 Page 4-13, Indonesia
22.5.07 Part 4 Buenos Aires
5.11.07 Part 4 Buenos Aires
6.8.07 Part 2
Part 4 Introduction of changes resulting from the IAVWOPSG/3 Meeting
Appendices
30.7.07 Part 4 Update of AFTN addresses to be used for sending air-reports, SIGMETs and
volcanic ash advisories to London WAFC and SADIS
16.6.07 Part 4 Updated volcano level of alert colour code
14.11.06 Part 4 Introduction of relevant aspects of the Hyogo framework
9.6.06 Part 2 Editorials
Part 3 Update of VAAC Tokyo homepage
Part 4 Editorials
2.5.06 Part 4 VAAC Tokyo
24.4.06 Part 2 New format — Inclusion of location indicators for MWOs and ACCs
Part 4 Deletion of WMO abbreviated headers for ASHTAM and NOTAMs,

introduction of Appendix C on back-up procedures and update to VAACs
London and Wellington
31.1.06 Part 2 VAACs areas of responsibility
28.11.05 Part 5 Ecuador , Panama
1.11.05 Part 5 Argentina, Chile, Paraguay
30.6.05 Part 5 El Salvador

25.4.05 Part 4 VAAC Buenos Aires
Part 5 Peru
24.2.05 Part 5 Introduction of Appendix A — Sample letter of Agreement between the ATS,
MET authorities and vulcanological authorities and procedures on the
transmission of information related to aircraft encounters with volcanic ash
(former Appendix A renumbered as B)
29.10.04 Part 4 Introduction of Appendix A on operational procedures for the coordination and
transfer of responsibility between VAACs for volcanic ash events
25.10.04 Part 4 AFTN address for ASHTAM/NOTAM
14.9.04 Part 3 VAAC Montreal
1.9.04 Part 2 VAAC Toulouse
16.8.04 Part 2 VAACs Anchorage, London and Toulouse
29.7.04 Part 2 VAACs Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Washington
Part 3 3.3
Part 5 Canada, Russian Federation

19.4.04 Parts 3 and 4 VAACs London and Tokyo
3.3.04 Part 2 VAAC Toulouse
Part 5 Argentina
22.1.04 Parts 3 and 4 VAAC Tokyo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Part 1. Volcanoes active during the last 10 000 years ................................................................................. 1-1
Part 2. Volcanic ash advisory centres (VAACs) designated by ICAO

and their responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Part 3. Useful web sites .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Volcanic ash advisory centres ............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 Worldwide weekly volcanic activity reports ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Other sites ............................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Part 4. International Airways Volcano Watch — Operational procedures for

the dissemination of information on volcanic eruptions and associated
volcanic ash clouds in areas which could affect routes used by
international flights, and necessary arrangements prior to a volcanic eruption.......................... 4-1
4.1 Procedures prior to a volcanic eruption ............................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Action to be taken by the State volcano observatory in the event of a volcanic eruption ................... 4-2
4.3 Action to be taken by the ACC in the event of a volcanic eruption..................................................... 4-4
4.4 Action to be taken by the NOF in the event of a volcanic eruption ..................................................... 4-5
4.5 Action to be taken by the MWO in the event of a volcanic eruption................................................... 4-6
4.6 Action to be taken by VAACs in the event of a volcanic eruption ...................................................... 4-8
4.7 Action to be taken by operators in the event of a volcanic eruption .................................................. 4-11
4.8 Action to be taken by VAACs or MWOs regarding volcanic ash test procedures ............................ 4-11
4.9 Guidance to pilots on the detection of sulphurous gases on the flight deck ...................................... 4-11
4.10 Collaborative decision analysis and forecasting guidelines and procedures
between VAACs for volcanic ash advisories .................................................................................... 4-12
4.11 Guidance for conducting volcanic ash exercises in ICAO regions .................................................... 4-14
Table 4-1. Addresses for NOFs to use to send ASHTAMs or NOTAMs

on volcanic activity to their associated VAAC .................................................................................. 4-14
Table 4-2. VAAC contact numbers .......................................................................................................... 4-17
Table 4-3. Volcanic ash advisory bulletin headers................................................................................... 4-20
Table 4-4. Volcano level of alert colour codes for aviation ..................................................................... 4-22
Appendix A — Sample letter of agreement between the air traffic services, meteorological
authorities and vulcanological authorities ........................................................................................ 4A-1
Appendix B — AFTN addresses to be used to promulgate special air reports, SIGMETs and
volcanic ash advisories to London WAFC and SADIS via appropriate gateway .............................. 4B-1
Appendix C — Operational procedures for the coordination and transfer of responsibility
between VAACs for volcanic ash events .......................................................................................... 4C-1
Appendix D — Back-up procedures for VAACs ....................................................................................... 4D-1
Appendix E — Volcano observatory notice for aviation (VONA) format ................................................. 4E-1
Appendix F — Guidance for conducting volcanic ash exercises in ICAO regions .................................... 4F-1
Appendix G — Cost recovery for issuance of VONA ............................................................................... 4G-1
Part 5. International airways volcano watch contact list ............................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Alphabetical listing .............................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 List of States by ICAO Region ............................................................................................................ 5-2
Part 1
VOLCANOES ACTIVE DURING THE LAST 10 000 YEARS
1-1
Part 2
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY CENTRES

(VAACs) DESIGNATED BY ICAO AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
(Note.― VAACs maintain a 24-hour watch)
EXPLANATION OF THE TABLE
Column
1. Location of the volcanic ash advisory centre (VAAC).
2. ICAO location indicator of VAAC (for use in the WMO header of advisory bulletin).
3. Area of responsibility for the preparation of advisory information on volcanic ash by the VAAC in
Column 1.
4. MWOs to which the advisory information on volcanic ash should be sent.
5. ICAO location indicator of the MWOs in Column 4.
6. ACCs/FICs to which the advisory information on volcanic ash should be sent.
7. ICAO location indicator of the ACCs/FICs in Column 6.
2-1
Handbook on International
2-2 Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
MWOs to which ACCs to which
advisory information is to be sent advisory information is to be sent
Volcanic ash ICAO Area of ICAO ICAO
advisory centre loc. ind. responsibility Name loc. ind Name loc. ind
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Anchorage PAWU Anchorage Anadyr UHMA Anadyr UHMA
(United States) Oceanic, Pevek UHMP
Anchorage Shmidta Mys UHMI
Continental,
Oakland Oceanic Anchorage PAWW Anchorage PAZA
North of N4300 Edmonton CWEG Edmonton CZEG
E16500, N4812
W15000, N4812 Fairbanks PAWU Fairbanks PAFA
W12800
Anchorage Arctic, Kansas City KKCI Boston KSBW
and West to Chicago KORD
E15000, North of Cleveland KZOB
N6000 Denver KZDV
Minneapolis KZMP
New York KZNY
Salt Lake KZLC
Seattle KZSE
Washington KZDC
Magadan UHMM Magadan UHMM
Tokyo RJTD Tokyo RJTG
Yakutsk UEEE Yakutsk UEEE
Buenos Aires SABM South of S1000 Amazònica SBEG Amazònico SBAZ
(Argentina) between W01000
and W09000 Antofagasta SCFA Antofagasta SCFZ
Asunción SGAS Asunción SGFA
Brasilia SBBR Brasilia SBBS
Buenos Aires SABE Ezeiza SAEF/SAEU
(Aeroparque)
Comodoro Rivadavia SAVC Comodoro SAVF/SAVU
Rivadavia
Córdoba SACO Córdoba SACF/SACU
Curitiba SBCT Curitiba SBCW
La Paz SLLP La Paz SLLF
Lima-Callao SPIM Lima SPIM
Mendoza SAME Mendoza SAMF/SAMV
Montevideo SUMU Montevideo SUEO
Puerto Montt SCTE Puerto Montt SCTZ
Punta Arenas SCCI Punta Arenas SCCZ
Recife SBRF Recife SBRE
Atlantico SBAO
Resistencia SARE Resistencia SARR/SAEU
Santiago SCEL Santiago SCEZ
Part 2. Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres
Designated by ICAO and their Responsibilities 2-3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Darwin YPDM Southward from Adelaide YPRM Adelaide YPAD
(Australia) N2000 and from
E08200 to E10000, Bangkok VTBD Bangkok VTBB
and Southward Brisbane YBRF Brisbane YBBN
from N1000 and Cairns YBCS
from E10000 to
E16000, and the Chennai VOMM Chennai VOMF
Colombo, Darwin YDRM Darwin YPDN
Melbourne and
Brisbane FIRs Gia Lam VVGL Hanoi VVNB
Ho-Chi-Minh VVTS
Hobart YMHF Hobart YMHB
Honiara AGGH Honiara AGGH
Jakarta WIII Jakarta WIIF
Kota Kinabalu WBKK Kota Kinabalu WBFC
Kuala Lumpur WMKK Kuala Lumpur WMFC
Manila RPLL Manila RPHI
Melbourne YMRF Melbourne YMMM
Perth YPRF Perth YPPH
Port Moresby AYPY Port Moresby AYPM
Singapore WSSS Singapore WSJC
Sydney YSRF Sydney YSSY
Townsville YBTL Townsville YBTL
Ujung Pandang WAAA Ujung Pandang WAAF
Yangon VYYV Yangon VYYF
London EGRR South of the North Bergen ENVV Norway ENOR
(United Pole and North of
Kingdom) N7100 between the Bremen EDWW
Prime Meridian and Brest-Bretagne LFRB
E09000 Bødo
Oceanic, Finland, Brussels EBBU
Kobenhavn,
London, Norway, Chopina W Warszawie EPWA Warszava EPWW
Reykjavik, Scottish
Danish Meteorological EKMI Kobenhavn EKDK
Shannon Shanwick
Oceanic and Institute
Sweden De Bilt EHDB Amsterdam EHAA
Edmonton CWEG Edmonton CZEG
Gander CZQX
Helsinki EFKL Finland EFIN
(MET Institute)
Kalingrad UMKK
Lisboa LPPT Lisboa LPPC
Madrid LECM
MET Office Exeter EGRR London EGTT
Scottish EGPX
Oslo ENMI Norway* ENOR
Paris LFFF
Reykjavik BIRK Reykjavik BIRD
Riga EVRR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sankt Peterburg/ ULLI
Pulkovo
Shannon EINN Shannon EISN
Tallinn EETT
Stockholm ESSA Sweden ESSA
Tallinn EETT
Tromso ENVN Norway ENOR
Trondheim ENVA
Vilnius/Intl EYVI Vilnius EYVL
Montreal CWAO Søndrestrøm, Edmonton CWEG Edmonton CZEG
(Canada) Gander Oceanic, Gander CZQX
Canadian Continental Moncton CZQM
FIRs (including the Montreal CZUL
Arctic Ocean)
Reykjavik BIRK Reykjavic BIRD
Kangerlussuaq BGSF Søndrestrøm BGGL
Toronto CZYZ
Vancouver CZVR
Winnipeg CZWG
Tokyo (Japan) RJTD N6000 to N1000 Aktobe UATT Aktobe UATT
and from E09000 to
Oakland Oceanic Almaty UAAA Almaty UAAA
and Anchorage Astana UACC Astana UACC
Oceanic and
Continental FIR Bangkok VTBS Bangkok VTBB
boundaries except
the area within Beijing ZBAA Beijing ZBPE
N2000 E09000 to Huhhot ZBHH
N2000 E10000 to Taiyuan ZBYN
N1000 E10000 to
Chulman (Nerungri) UELL Chulman UELL
N1000 E09000
(Nerungri)
Gia Lam VVLL Ha Noi VVNB
Ho Chi Minh VVTS
Guanzhou ZGGG Guandzhou ZGGG
Changsha ZGHA
Guillin ZGKL
Nanning ZGNN
Hong Kong VHHH Hong Kong VHHH
Incheon RKSI Incheon RKRR
Irkutsk UIII Irkutsk UIII
Khabarovsky UHHH Khabarovsky UHHH
Kunming ZPPP Kunming ZPPP
Chengdu ZUUU
Chongqing ZUCK
Lanzhou ZLLL Lanzhou ZLLL
Xi’an ZLXY
Magadan UHMM Magadan UHMM
Manila RPLL Manila RPHI
Phnom-Penh VDPP Phnom-Penh VDPP
Pyongyang (Sunan) ZKPY Pyongyang ZKKP
Sanya ZJSY Sanya ZJSY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Shanghai ZSSS Shanghai ZSSS
Hefei ZSOF
Jinan ZSJN
Nanchang ZSCN
Nanjing ZSNJ
Qingdao ZSQD
Xiamen ZSAM
Shenyang ZYTX Shenyang ZYTX
Dalian ZYTL
Hailar ZBLA
Harbin ZYHB
Shymkent UAII Shymkent UAII
Taibei RCTP Taibei RCTP
Tokyo RJTD Fukuoka JCAB RJJJ
ATMC RJTG
Tokyo RJDG
Fukuoka RORG
Naha RJCG
Sapporo
Ulaanbaatar ZMUB Ulaanbaatar ZMUB
Urumqi ZWWW Urumqi ZWWW
Wuhan ZHHH Wuhan ZHHH
Yelizovo UHPP Yelizovo UHPP
(Petropavlovsk- (Petropavlovsk-
Kamchatsky) Kamchatsky)
Toulouse LFPW Santa Maria Abu Dhabi Intl OMAA Emirates FIR OMAE
(France) Oceanic FIR, AFI
Region down to the Accra DGAA Accra DGAC
South Pole, EUR Addis Ababa HAAB Addis Ababa HAAA
Region (except for
Finland*, Alger/CRT DAMM Alger DAAA
Kobenhavn,
London, Norway*, Amman/Queen Alia OJAI Amman OJAC
Scottish, Shannon (ACC/FIC)
and Sweden FIRs)
West of E09000 Ankara LTAC Ankara LTAA
and South of Antananarivo FMMI Antananarivo FMMM
N7100, MID
Region, and ASIA Arkhangelisk ULAA Naryan-Mar ULAM
Region West of
E09000 North of Ashgabat UTAA Ashgabat UTAA
N2000 (plus Asmara HHAS Asmara HHAA
Mumbai, Chennai
(West of E08200) Athinai LGAT Athinai LGGG
and Male FIRs)
Atyrau UATG Aktau UATE
Baghdad Intl ORBI Baghdad ORBS*
Bahrain Intl OBBI Bahrain FIR OBBB
Barcelona LEBN Barcelona LECB
Banja Luka LQBK Sarajevo LQSB
Beirut/Beirut Intl OLBA Beirut/Beirut Intl OLBA
Beograd LYBE Beograd LYBA
Bergen ENVV Bergen ENTR
Berlin EDZB Berlin EDBB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Bishkek/Manas UCFM Bishkek/Manas UCFM
Osh UAFO
Bodo ENVN Bodø ENOB
Bordeaux LFBD Bordeaux LFBB
Bratislava/ LZIB Bratislava LZBB
M.R. Stefanik
Brazzaville FCBB Brazzaville FCCC
Bremen EDZM Bremen EDWW
Brest LFRN Brest LFRR
Brindisi LIBR Brindisi LIBB
Brussels EBBR Brussels EBBU
Bucuresti LROM Bucuresti LRBB
Budapest Liszt ferenc LHBP Budapest FIR LHCC
Intl
Bujumbura HBBA Bujumbura HBBA
Cairo Intl HECA Cairo/ACC HECC
Canarias GCGC Canarias GCCC
Casablanca GMMC Casablanca GMMM
Chelyabinsk USCC Chelyabinsk USCC
Chennai VOMM Chennai VOMF
(+Darwin)
Chisinau LUKK Chisinau LUKK
Chopina W. EPWA Warszawa EPWW
Warszawie
Dakar GOOY Dakar GOOO
Damascus/Intl OSDI Damascus/Intl OSDI
Dar-es-Salaam HTDA Dar-es-Salaam HTDC
De Bilt EHDB Amsterdam EHAA
Delhi VIDP Delhi VIDF
Dhaka VGZR Dhaka (+Tokyo) VGFR
Dnepropetrovsk UKDV Dnepropetrovsk UKDV
Dushanbe UTDD Dushanbe UTDD
Dusseldof EDZE Dusseldorf EDDL
Entebbe HUEN Entebbe HUEC
Essen EDZE Frankfurt EDYY
Estonian Environment EEMH Tallinn EETT
Agency
Frankfurt EDZF Langen EDGG
Gaborone/SSK FBSK Gaborone FBGR
Geneva LSZH Geneva LSAG
Gran Canaria (MET) GCGC Canarias GCCC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hamburg MET Reg EDZH Bremen EDWW
Centre Maastricht EDYY
Harare FVHA Harare FVHA
Hedyar Aliyev Intl UBBB Hedyar Aliyev Intl UBBB
Helisinki EFKL Finland EFIN
(MET Institute)
(Israel) Meteorological LLBD Tel-Aviv LLTA
Service
Istanbul LTBA Istanbul LTBB
Jeddah/King OEJN Jeddah FIR OEJD
Abdulaziz Intl
Johannesburg FAJS Cape Town FACA
Johannesburg FAJA
Johannesburg
Oceanic FAJO
Kabul OAKB Kabul OAKX
Kaliningrad UMKK Kaliningrad UMKK
Kano DNKN Kano DNKK
Karachi OPKC Karachi OPKR
Kathmandu VNKT Kathmandu VNSM
Kazan UWKD Kazan UWKD
Khartoum HSSS Khartoum HSSS
FIR/SRR
Kigali HRYR Kigali HRYR
Kinshasa FZAA Kinshasa FZAZ
Kirov USKK Kirov USKK
København EKDK
Kolkata VECC Kolkata (+Darwin) VECF
Kotlas ULKK Kotlas ULKK
Kuwait/Intl OKBK ACC/Aerodrome OKAC
Control Tower
Kyiv UKBV Kyiv UKBV
Lahore OPLA Lahore OPLR
Larnaka LCLK Nicosia LCCC
Lilongwe FWLI Lilongwe FWLL
Lisboa LPPT Lisboa LPPC
Santa Maria LPPO
Ljubljana/Brnik LJLJ Ljubljana LJLA
London EGTT
Luanda FNLU Luanda FNAN
Luqa LMML Malta LMMM
Lusaka FLLS Lusaka FLFI
L’viv UKLV L’viv UKLV
Madrid LEMM Madrid LECM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Simferopol UKFF Simferopol UKFF
Skopje LWSK Skopje LWSK
Sofia LBSF Sofia LBSR
Sweden ESAA
Zurich LSZH Geneva LSAW
Sweden ESAA
Syktyvkar UUYY Syktyvkar UUYY
Tallinn EEMH Tallinn EETT
Tashkent UTTT Samarkand FIR UTDS
Tashkent/Yuzhny UTTR
FIR
Tehran/Mehrabad OIII Tehran OIIX
(ACC/FIC/FIR)
Tbilisi UGTB Tbilisi UGGG
Tirana LATI Tirana LAAA
Toulouse LFPW Bordeaux LFBB
Reims LFEE
Paris LFFF
Marseille LFMM
Brest LFRR
Tripoli HLLT Tripoli FIR/SRR HLLL*
Tromso ENVN Stavanger ENSV
Trondheim ENVV Trondheim ENTR
Tunis DTTA Tunis DTTC
Urumqi ZWWW Urumqi (+Tokyo) ZWUQ
Varna LBWN Varna LBWR
Valencia LEVA Barcelona LECB
Madrid LECM
Vilnius/Intl EYVI Vilnius EYVL
Vologda ULWW Vologda ULWW
Wien LOWW Wien LOVV
Windhoek FYWH Windhoek FYWH
Yerevan UDYZ Yerevan UDEE
Zagreb LDZA Zagreb LDZO
Zurich LSZH Zurich LSAZ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mahe FSIA Seychelles FSSS
Male VRMM Male VRMF
Malmo ESSA Malmo ESMM
Malta LMML Malta LMMM
Mauritius FIMP Mauritius FIMM
Maputo FQMA Beira FQBE
Milano LIMM Milano LIMM
Padova LIPP
Minsk UMMM Minsk UMMV
Mogadishu HCMM Mogadishu HCSM
Monrovia GLRB Conakry GUCY
Moscow/Vnukovo UUWW Moscow/Vnukovo UUWW
Mumbai VABB Mumbai VABF
Munchen MET Reg EDZM Munchen EDMM
Centre
Murmansk ULMM Murmansk ULMM
Muscat/Muscat Intl OOMS Muscat/FIR OOMM
N’Djamena FTTJ N’Djamena FTTT
Nairobi HKJK Nairobi HKNA
Niamey DRRN Niamey DRRR
Odesa UKOV Odesa UKOO
Ohrid LWOH Skopje LWSK
Osh UCFO Osh UCFO
Oslo ENMI Oslo ENOS
Palma de Mallorca LEPA Baleares LECP
Perm USPP Perm USPP
Praha LKPR Praha LKAA
Riga EVRA Riga EVRR
Rome Centro Met LIBB Brindisi LIBB
Roma LIRR
Roberts GLRB Roberts GLRB
Rostov-na-donu URRR Rostov-na-donu URRV
Rovaniemi EFRO Rovaniemi EFPS
Sal GVAC Sal GVSC
Samara UWWW Samara UWWW
Samarkand UTSS Nukus FIR UTNR
Sana’a/Intl OYSN Sana’a/Intl OYSN
Sankt-Petersburg, ULLL Sankt-Petersburg ULLI
AFTN/CIDIN Com
Centre, FIR (AFTMU)
Seychelles FSIA Seychelles FSSS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Washington KNES New York Oceanic Amazònico SBEG Amazònica SBAZ
(United States) Oakland Oceanic
South of N4300 Caracas SVMI Maiquetia SVZM
E16500 to N4820 Cayenne SOCA Rochambeau SOOO
W15000 to N4820
W12800, United Darwin YDRM Darwin YPDN
States Continental
FIRs, New York Edmonton CWEG Edmonton CZEG
Oceanic FIR North Gander CZQX
of S1000 W14000
East of 0000 Guayaquil SEGU Guayaquil SEGU
W14000 and North Habana MUHA Habana MUFH
of S10000 W14000
to S1000 W03000 Honolulu PHFO Honolulu PHZH
Nadi and Nauru Oakland KZOA
FIRs North of Guam PGZU
Equator
Kansas City KKCI Houston Oceanic KZHU
Miami Oceanic KZMA
Nassau MYNA
New York KZNY
San Juan TJZS
Kingston MKJP Kingston MKJK
Lima-Callao SPIM Lima SPIM
México MMMX Mazatllán MMZT
México MMEX
Panamá MPTO Panamá MPZL
Port-au-Prince MTPP Port-au-Prince MTEG
Port-of-Spain TTPP Piarco TTZP
Recife SBRF Recife SBRE
Atlantico SBAO
Santa Fé de Bogotá SKBO Barranquilla SKEC
Bogotá SKED
Santo Domingo MDSD Santo Domingo MDCS
Tegucigalpa MHTG Central American MHTG
Timehri STCJ Georgetown SYGC
Tokyo RJTD Tokyo RJTG
Willemstad TNCC Curacao TNCF
Zandery SMJP Paramaribo SMPM
Wellington NZKL Southward from the Brisbane YBRF Brisbane YBBB
(New Zealand) Equator and from
E16000 to W14000, Honiara AGGH Honiara AGGH
except for the Honolulu PHFO Honolulu PHZH
Melbourne and
Brisbane FIRs, and Melbourne YMRF Melbourne YMMM
Southward from
S1000 and from Nadi NFFN Nadi NFFF
W14000 to W09000
Tahiti NTAA Tahiti NTTT
Wellington NZKL Auckland NZZO
Christchurch NZZC
*Not listed in Doc 7910.

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Part 3
USEFUL WEB SITES
Note.— These addresses are included for back-up information only, and it should be clearly understood
that operational reliance on volcanic ash information obtained from web sites cannot be assured.
3.1 VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY CENTRES
Anchorage: http://vaac.arh.noaa.gov/
Buenos Aires: http://www.smn.gov.ar/vaac/buenosaires/inicio.php?lang=en (English)
http://www.smn.gov.ar/vaac/buenosaires/inicio.php?lang=es (Spanish)
Darwin: http://www.bom.gov.au/info/vaac
London: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/index.html
Montreal: http://meteo.gc.ca/eer/vaac/index_e.html (English)
http://meteo.gc.ca/eer/vaac/index_f.html (French)
Tokyo: http://ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/index.html
Toulouse: htttp://www.meteo.fr/vaac/
Washington: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/washington.html
Wellington: http://vaac.metservice.com
Note.— The homepage of each VAAC normally contains hyperlinks to the homepages of the other VAACs.
3.2 WORLDWIDE WEEKLY VOLCANIC ACTIVITY REPORTS
Smithsonian Institution: http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp

United States Geological Survey: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov
Note.— These sites provide excellent up-to-date reports on active volcanoes.
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3.3 OTHER SITES
Alaska Volcano Observatory http://www.avo.alaska.edu

Canadian Meteorological Centre http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/
default.asp?lang=En&n=61B33C26-1#cmc
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency http://www.cdera.org
Global Volcanism Network Bulletin http://www.nmnh.si.edu/gvp/
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/TOMS/
http://toms.gsfc.nasa.gov
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~boris/ETNA_news.html
Institute of Volcanic Geology and Geochemistry http://www.kcs.iks.ru/ivgig/index.html
FED RAS
Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team http://www.kcs.iks.ru/ivgig/kvert/index.html
(KVERT) http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/fact-sheet/fs064-02/
Current information release from KVERT http://www.avo.alaska.edu/avo4/updates/kvertweekly.htm
Michigan Technical University: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes
Puff Tracking Model http://puff.images.alaska.edu/index.html
VAFTAD: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/vaftad.html
WAFS Internet: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/wafsfax.shtml
World Organization of Volcano Observatories http://wovo.org
(WOVO) http://www.wovo.org/dir-contents.htm (contacts)
Preliminary spreadsheet of eruption source parameters http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2009/1133/
for volcanoes of the world
Note.— Useful background information on volcanic ash and its impact on aviation may be found in the
Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical Clouds (Doc 9691). Information on obtaining
ICAO documents is available on the ICAO website at http://www.icao.int/publications.
Part 4
INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS VOLCANO WATCH
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

ON VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND ASSOCIATED VOLCANIC ASH CLOUDS
IN AREAS WHICH COULD AFFECT ROUTES USED BY INTERNATIONAL
FLIGHTS, AND NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS
PRIOR TO A VOLCANIC ERUPTION
4.1. PROCEDURES PRIOR TO A VOLCANIC ERUPTION
4.1.1 In order to permit efficient application of the measures noted in 4.2 to 4.8, States responsible for
flight information regions (FIRs) in which there are active or potentially active volcanoes in proximity to routes used
by international flights should make arrangements to ensure that:
a) active or potentially active volcanoes are instrumentally and visually monitored (e.g. by seismological
means supplemented by other information available) by designated volcano observatories supported by
appropriate authorities, resourcing and quality management systems;
b) systems and channels of communication are in place to make available appropriate meteorological data
on volcanic plume height or resuspended ash (in particular radar data, but also lidar, satellite remote
sensing and visual observations by trained meteorological observers);
c) 24-hour contact details are shared between the area control centre/flight information centre
(ACC/FIC), meteorological watch office (MWO) and volcano observatories and relevant volcanic ash
advisory centre (VAAC);
d) information on increasing volcanic activity, volcanic eruption1 or volcanic ash cloud in areas which
could affect routes used by international flights, available from one or more observing sources, such as
vulcanological, seismological, geological, meteorological, or the police/military networks and
domestic aviation, is passed immediately to the ACC/FIC and the MWO concerned;
Note.— Where information comes from supplementary sources such as the research
community, States are strongly encouraged to make arrangements consistent with the appropriate
scientific protocols as advised by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG).
e) the State international NOTAM office personnel are familiar with the issuance of ASHTAMs2 (or
NOTAMs for volcanic ash);
f) information, preferably supplemented by charts, concerning volcanoes in the FIRs for which the State
is responsible is included in the State aeronautical information publication in accordance with
Annex 15, Appendix 1, Section ENR 5.3.2; and
g) air traffic management (ATM) contingency arrangements in respect of volcanic ash are made and
promulgated, as necessary, for air routes crossing FIRs for which the State is responsible, in
coordination with adjacent FIRs.
1
The term “eruption” in Part 4 of this document refers to the start or continuation of an eruption, or its cessation.
2.
The ASHTAM is a special series NOTAM specifically for volcanic activity.
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Handbook on the International
4.1.2 States must promulgate a requirement for pilots to make and transmit a special aircraft observation,
in accordance with Annex 3, 5.5 h), in the event that pre-eruption volcanic activity or a volcanic eruption is
observed or a cloud of volcanic ash is encountered or observed which may affect the safety of other aircraft
operations, and to record a special air-report in accordance with Annex 3, 5.9. In addition, the International Air
Transport Association (IATA), the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and the
International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) should bring this requirement to the
attention of pilots and airline operating centres and highlight its significance for the international airways volcano
watch (IAVW) and the importance of transmitting these observations in a timely manner.
Note.— Pre-eruption volcanic activity in this context means unusual and/or increasing volcanic activity
which could presage a volcanic eruption.
4.1.3 It is essential that the foregoing arrangements be made in every State concerned and their efficacy
continually maintained. In the case of volcanic ash, the hazard to jet transport aircraft is greatest within the first few
hours following an eruption; hence speed of notification between all links in the chain of communication is critical.
States may wish to consider drawing up letters of agreement between the parties involved, in particular, the civil
aviation and meteorological authorities and the vulcanological agency, to record the agreed responsibilities of each
party.
4.1.4 In order to assist States in enhancing the coordination between the different States’
authorities/agencies involved in the IAVW, a sample letter of agreement covering the coordination and
responsibilities between meteorological authorities, ATS authorities and vulcanological authorities for the provision
and exchange of information relevant to volcanic ash is provided in Appendix A.
Note 1.― Consistent with the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2005-2015, States may wish
to consider the above as part of an integrated suite of arrangements for other related volcanic hazards, such as
ashfall on airports, populated areas and agricultural zones, shipping hazards, volcanic tsunami, and rainfall that
may induce dome collapse, lahar activity or slope failure.
Note 2.— Given the variation between States in capacity and the cross-border nature of the volcanic ash
hazard, all States are encouraged to take note of arrangements in the surrounding regions, and where appropriate
and invited, to assist in any reasonable manner.
4.2 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE STATE VOLCANO OBSERVATORY

IN THE EVENT OF A VOLCANIC ERUPTION
4.2.1 In the event of significant pre-eruption volcanic activity, a volcanic eruption occurring or a volcanic
ash cloud being formed over a volcano under its vigilance, the State volcano observatory should take the following
actions:
a) immediately forward the available information to its associated ACCs, MWOs and VAACs by
telephone to verbally inform them of the significant activity, and then follow up with a faxed or
e-mailed volcano observatory notice for aviation (VONA). This will enable rapid notification of air
traffic control (ATC) authorities about operationally critical information. VONA may also be
distributed directly to interested operators in accordance with local arrangements; and
b) maintain an up-to-date contact list of relevant agencies and conduct routine testing of the agreed
dissemination pathway.
Note 1.— The key role of State volcano observatories in providing timely reports of volcanic unrest and
eruptions to the aviation sector has been well established within the framework of the IAVW. Each State is required
to provide information on volcanic activity to its associated ACCs, MWOs and VAACs in accordance with Annex 3.
Part 4. International Airways Volcano Watch 4-3
Note 2.— The map of VAAC areas of responsibility is shown in Part 2. A list of State volcano
observatories, ACCs, MWOs and FIRs is given in Part 5.
Note 3.— The VONA has been developed for State volcano observatories (or equivalent scientific agencies)
to disseminate critical, operationally relevant information about volcanic activity.
Note 4.— A State may wish to further strengthen coordination among the agencies involved in
dissemination and exchange of information relevant to volcanic ash, including the issuance of VONA, by drawing up
a letter of agreement between the civil aviation and meteorological authorities and the volcanological agency. A
sample letter of agreement is provided in Appendix A.
4.2.2 The VONA is used to report significant changes in activity of a volcano such as:
a) escalation of precursory unrest;
b) eruption onset;
c) significant ash emission; and
d) eruption cessation.
4.2.3 Along with basic volcano information (name, identifying number and location), the VONA is a
brief summary of volcanic activity and observations about ash emission (or lack thereof). The VONA is intended for
aviation users and not scientists.
4.2.4 The VONA includes fields for the current and previous volcano level of alert color codes for aviation,
which is a green-yellow-orange-red ranking that explicitly addresses airborne ash hazards (see Table 4-4). Color codes
help dispatchers, pilots and air traffic controllers to quickly ascertain the status of numerous volcanoes as they plan and
execute flights over broad regions of the globe. The volcano level of alert color codes for aviation are a key component
of the global standardization of information provided by volcanological agencies to aviation users.
4.2.5 A State volcano observatory should issue a VONA under the following circumstances:
a) when volcano level of alert color code is changed; or
b) within a color-code level when an ash-producing event or other significant change in volcanic behavior
occurs.
4.2.6 Although it is recommended that State volcano observatories assign volcano level of alert color
codes for aviation, if they do not, a VONA may still be issued leaving the color-code fields blank.
4.2.7 A VONA is to be disseminated to the requisite ACCs, MWOs and VAACs using the following
media:
a) e-mail;
b) fax;
c) telephone; or
d) public website.
4.2.8 In accordance with ICAO’s Policies on Charges for Airports and Air Navigation Services
(Doc 9082), the costs associated with the transmission of information from State volcano observatories to their
associated ACCs, MWOs and VAAC are subject to cost recovery. Guidance on cost recovery by State volcano
observatories is provided in Appendix G.
4.3 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE ACC

In the event of significant pre-eruption volcanic activity, a volcanic eruption occurring or a volcanic ash cloud being
reported in areas which could affect routes used by international flights, the ACC/FIC responsible for the FIR
concerned, on receiving information of the occurrence, should take the following actions:
a) Pass this information immediately to aircraft in flight which could be affected by the volcanic ash
cloud and advise ACCs in relevant adjacent FIRs. Issue an ASHTAM or a NOTAM through the State
International NOTAM Office (NOF), in accordance with Annex 15, Chapter 5, giving details of the
pre-eruption activity, volcanic eruption and ash cloud, including the name and geographical
coordinates of the volcano, the date and time of the eruption, the flight levels and routes or portions of
routes which could be affected and, as necessary, routes temporarily closed to air traffic. Include in the
address list for ASHTAMs or NOTAMs concerning volcanic activity the associated MWO (see Part 2
of this document), all VAACs and the SADIS WIFS gateway at EGZZVANW.
Note 1.— In issuing an ASHTAM or a NOTAM concerning significant pre-eruption volcanic

activity, or for volcanic eruptions not producing ash plumes, it is recommended that the ASHTAM or
NOTAM text include the following actual wording, as appropriate:
“INCREASED VOLCANIC ACTIVITY REPORTED FOR VOLCANO (NAME AND LAT/LONG)

AIRCRAFT ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND MAINTAIN
WATCH FOR ASHTAM/NOTAM/ SIGMET FOR AREA”.
or
“VOLCANO (NAME AND LAT/LONG) ERUPTED (DATE/TIME UTC) BUT NO ASH PLUME
REPORTED, AIRCRAFT ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING WITHIN ... KM OF THE VOLCANO UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE, MAINTAIN WATCH FOR ASHTAM/NOTAM/SIGMET FOR AREA”.
Use of such language in an ASHTAM or a NOTAM ensures that large volumes of airspace are not
rendered unavailable to aircraft unnecessarily until such time as a volcanic ash plume/cloud is
actually reported, or observed from satellite data.
Note 2.— In order to ensure speedy transmission of initial information to aircraft, the first
ASHTAM or NOTAM issued may simply contain information that an eruption and/or ash cloud has
been reported and the date/time and location. It is not necessary to await further detailed information;
this may be included in subsequent ASHTAMs or NOTAMs as it becomes available.
Note 3.— Volcano level of alert colour codes for aviation should be used by some vulcanological
agencies to report volcanic activity information (see 4.2.4). In States where the volcano level of alert
colour codes for aviation have been introduced by the vulcanological agency, it is highly desirable to
include the reported colour code in ASHTAMs or NOTAMs issued for volcanic activity.
b) Activate contingency arrangements, including the implementation of alternative routes bypassing the
area likely to be affected by the volcanic ash cloud, in coordination with ACCs and FICs responsible
for adjacent FIRs.
c) Advise the associated MWO(s) and VAAC of the volcanic eruption and/or the existence of volcanic
ash cloud (including the forwarding of all special air-reports in accordance with existing provisions in
Annex 11, 4.2.3) and maintain continuous coordination with the MWO to ensure consistency in the
issuance and content of ASHTAMs or NOTAMs and SIGMETs.
d) Cancel the ASHTAM or NOTAM as soon as it is considered that the volcano has reverted to its normal
state and the airspace is not contaminated by volcanic ash.
4.4 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE NOF

4.4.1 In the event of significant pre-eruption volcanic activity, a volcanic eruption occurring or a volcanic
ash cloud being reported in areas which could affect airspace in the FIRs of the State in which the NOTAM Office
(NOF) is designated, the NOF should issue an ASHTAM (or a NOTAM for volcanic activity) based on information
provided by the ACC responsible for the FIR concerned. The ASHTAM or NOTAM must be cancelled, in
consultation with the ACC, as soon as it is considered that the airspace is not contaminated by volcanic ash. Include
in the address list for ASHTAM or NOTAM concerning volcanic activity the associated MWO (see Part 2 of this
document), all VAACs and the SADIS WIFS gateway at EGZZVANW.
4.4.2 In addition to addressing the ASHTAM (or NOTAM) to other NOFs for whom the information is of
direct operational significance, the NOF should include in the address list the VAAC responsible for the FIRs
concerned. The States responsible for FIRs in which there are active volcanoes and the AFTN switching centres
designated to receive NOTAM or ASHTAM are listed in Table 4-1.
As an example, an ASHTAM issued by the Tegucigalpa NOF would be sent to VAAC Washington as follows:
ZCZC
GG KWBCYMYX
170630 MHTGYNYX
VAMH0001 MHTG 04170630
ASHTAM
A. CENTRAL AMERICAN FIR

B. 04170555
C. VOLCAN SAN CRISTOBAL.14004-02
D. 124211N0870024W
E. YELLOW ALERT
F. SFC/11000FT
G. E/SE
H. VOR/DME MGA A317 TUKOR CNL
I. VOR/DME MGA A317 TUKOR RTE AVBL. ALT RTE
MGA VOR/DME A502 BERTA GABOS A317.
VOR/DME/CAT/ABVL
J. INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ESTUDIOS TERRITORIALES. DPTO. DE SISMOLOGÍA
K. GNE AVIATION CTN WIND 60KM/H E/SE FM VOLCANO
NNNN
A similar example, this time showing a NOTAM issued by Guayaquil NOF, would be sent to VAAC Washington as
follows, showing the three sections of the message:
1 ZCZC USUAL AFTN HEADER ENVELOPE

GG KWBCYMYX
151840 SEGUYNYX
2 A0623/00 NOTAMN ACTUAL NOTAM

Q) SEGU/QWWXX/IV/NBO/W/000
/250/0128S 07826W030
A) SEGU
B) 0002151830
C) 0002171830
E) SIGNIFICANT VOLCANIC ACT
TUNGURAHUA VA MOV W.
AWY RESTRICTIONS AND ALT
RTE NOTIFIED BY ATC
3 NNNN USUAL AFTN ENDING

ENVELOPE
4.4.3 In case of a need to issue a NOTAM regarding volcanic ash deposition at an aerodrome, the
following guidelines are suggested:
a) in cases when a forecast of impending ash deposition is available, a NOTAM should be issued stating
the time period when ash is expected to commence at an aerodrome;
b) a NOTAM should be issued when ash reaches an aerodrome or begins to accumulate on the ground at
an aerodrome. The NOTAM should report if the aerodrome is still open for operation;
c) a new NOTAM should be issued every 4 hours while deposition is occurring or present in the air at the
aerodrome, or more frequently as needed for occurrence of heavy ash deposition. If a friction test of
runway surfaces has been made with a mu-meter, that value and the time it was made should be
reported; and
d) a final NOTAM should be issued when clean-up activities are completed and operations have resumed.
4.4.4 Since volcanic ash deposition at an aerodrome is a phenomena which could prompt the issuance of
an aerodrome warning, close coordination is recommended between each NOF and the aerodrome meteorological
office(s) in its area of responsibility concerning the issuance of such warnings.
4.5 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE MWO

4.5.1 On receipt from the ACC/FIC of information concerning a volcanic eruption and/or the existence of
a volcanic ash cloud, the MWO should take the following steps:
a) notify the VAAC designated to provide advice on volcanic ash trajectories for the FIR for which the
State is responsible that a volcanic eruption and/or ash cloud has been reported, provide available
relevant details and request advisory information on the extent and trajectory of volcanic ash. In
particular, special air-reports of pre-eruption volcanic activity, a volcanic eruption, volcanic ash cloud
or aircraft encounter with volcanic ash received by MWOs should be transmitted to their associated
VAACs, WAFC London SADIS at the address specified in Appendix B according to the region
containing the area affected and WAFC Washington at KWBCYMYX;
Note 1.— The area of responsibility of the VAACs and the MWOs to which volcanic ash advisory
information is to be sent are given in the ICAO regional air navigation plans and in Part 2 of this
document.
Note 2.— The contact numbers that the MWOs should use to notify volcanic eruptions/volcanic
ash cloud to the VAAC are given in Table 4-2.
b) as soon as practicable, advise the associated ACC/FIC whether or not the volcanic ash cloud is
identifiable from satellite images/data and, if possible,
c) provide regular information based on advice received from the VAAC on the horizontal and vertical
extent of the cloud and the trajectory of the cloud; and
d) issue a SIGMET message for volcanic ash for a validity period of 6 hours in alphanumerical message
format and, if in a position to do so, in graphical format based on the advisory information provided by
the VAAC concerned. Update SIGMET information at least every 6 hours. Include in the SIGMET
address all VAACs, WAFC London at the address specified in Appendix B according to the region
containing the area affected, WAFC Washington at KWBCYMYX and the regional OPMET data
bank(s) responsible. Maintain continuous coordination with the associated ACC/FIC to ensure
consistency in the issuance and content of SIGMETs, and ASHTAMs or NOTAMs. SIGMET
messages for volcanic ash issued outside the EUR Region to be transmitted to the EUR Region should
be addressed in accordance to the EUR FASID Table MET 2B as follows:
Source Responsible EUR Gateway and Address to be used

AFI France LFZZMAFI
MID Austria LOZZMMID
ASIA UK EGZZMASI
CAR UK EGZZMCAR
NAM UK EGZZMNAM
NAT UK EGZZMNAT
PAC UK EGZZMPAC
SAM UK EGZZMSAM
Note 1.— The associated ACC/FIC should automatically be on the address list for all SIGMETs
issued by the MWO.
Note 2.— In order to ensure speedy transmission of initial information to aircraft, the first
SIGMET issued may simply contain information that an ash cloud has been reported and the date/time
and location. It is not necessary to await further detailed information before issuing the first SIGMET.
Such information may be included in subsequent SIGMETs as it becomes available.
4.5.2 In the event that the MWO becomes aware of the occurrence of pre-eruption activity, a volcanic
eruption or ash cloud from any source other than its associated ACC/FIC, that information should be passed
immediately to the associated ACC/FIC. The procedures in 4.5.1 should then be followed, as necessary.
4.5.3 In the event that a meteorological office becomes aware of the occurrence of pre-eruption activity, a
volcanic eruption or ash cloud from any source, the information should be passed immediately to its associated
MWO for onward transmission to the ACC/FIC.
4.6 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY VAACs

4.6.1 On receipt of information from an ACC, MWO, volcano observatory or any other source3 that a
volcanic eruption has been reported and/or a volcanic ash cloud has been observed in the FIR for which the MWO is
responsible, the VAAC should:
a) initiate the volcanic ash computer trajectory/dispersion model in order to provide advisory
information 4 on volcanic ash trajectories to the MWOs, ACCs and, to the extent possible, to the
operators5 concerned;
b) review satellite images/data of the area for the time of the event to ascertain whether a volcanic ash
cloud is identifiable and, if so, its extent;
c) prepare and issue advisory information on the extent and forecast trajectory of the volcanic ash cloud,
in alphanumerical message format, as shown below, and graphical format6 (using the PNG format) for
transmission to the MWOs, ACCs and, to the extent possible, the operators3 concerned in the VAAC
area of responsibility, to WAFC London at the address specified in Appendix B according to the
region containing the area affected, WAFC Washington at KWBCYMYX, and other VAACs.
Advisory information on volcanic ash issued outside the EUR Region to be transmitted to the EUR
Region should be addressed in accordance with EUR FASID Table MET 2B (see 4.5.1 c).
The volcanic ash advisory message should contain the following information:
message type
— VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
issue time, date and name of issuing VAAC

— time (UTC), day/month/year; volcanic ash advisory centre issuing advisory
name of volcano and volcano reference number

— volcano name (if known) and reference number (International Association of Volcanology and
Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI))
the State or area in which the volcano is located and the latitude/longitude
— name of State or area (e.g. oceanic) and latitude/longitude of volcano
source(s) of information
— volcano agency (see Appendix E) or special air-report, etc.
3. When initial notification of the eruption is received from a source other than an ACC/MWO, this information should be passed immediately
by telephone to the relevant ACC and/or MWO. Thereafter, the procedures in a) to h) should be followed.
4 On some occasions, the volcanic ash advisory could be the first information received by ACC/FIC concerning hazardous conditions which
may be encountered by an aircraft in flight. The VAAC has the option to issue a volcanic ash advisory without forecast as a first piece of
information to quickly warn the ACC/FIC. The first advisory will, as soon as possible, be followed by a volcanic ash advisory with complete
forecast information included.
5. Advisory information from VAACs is intended to assist MWOs in the preparation of the SIGMET. However, in order to provide operators
with the earliest possible advance information on volcanic ash, an AFTN address (EGLLSITV) has been provided on the SITA network to
which VAACs may send their advisories for onward distribution to operators by SITA. SIGMETs for volcanic ash will, of course, be
disseminated in accordance with the relevant regional air navigation plan OPMET exchange tables.
6. Volcanic ash advisories in graphical format will be included on the London and Washington satellite broadcasts. An example of the graphical
format is given in the Appendix 1 to Annex 3.
details of eruption
— time (UTC), day/month/year of the eruption
details of ash cloud

— vertical extent in flight levels and horizontal extent in kilometres (nautical miles) and boundary of
ash cloud in degrees and minutes
trajectory of ash cloud

— indication of direction and speed of movement of ash cloud at selected flight levels in broad
descriptive terms
forecast movement of ash cloud

— forecast boundaries of ash cloud in degrees and minutes at selected flight levels for 6, 12 and
18 hours following time of issuance of advisory message
next advisory
— expected time of issuance of next advisory.
In order for the VAAC to initiate the monitoring of volcanic ash from satellite data and the forecast of
volcanic ash trajectories, MWOs are expected to notify the relevant VAAC immediately on receipt of
information that a volcanic eruption has occurred or volcanic ash has been observed in the FIR for
which they are responsible in accordance with 4.5.1 a). In particular, any special air-reports of pre-
eruption volcanic activity, a volcanic eruption or volcanic ash cloud, received by MWOs, should be
transmitted without delay to the associated VAAC and to other addresses in accordance with 4.5.1 a);
d) monitor subsequent satellite information to assist in tracking the movement of volcanic ash cloud;
e) continue to issue updated advisory information to MWOs, ACCs and operators7 concerned at least at
6-hour intervals, and preferably more frequently, until such time as it is considered that the volcanic
ash cloud is no longer identifiable from observations, no further reports of volcanic ash are received
from the area and no further eruptions of the volcano are reported;
Note.― If volcanic ash is not identifiable from satellite data and the VAAC has reasonable doubts
about the existence of volcanic ash in the atmosphere, it should be indicated in the REMARKS section
of the volcanic ash advisory.
f) maintain regular contact with other VAACs, as necessary, and the Smithsonian Institution Global
Volcanism Network, in order to keep up to date on the activity status of volcanoes in the VAAC area of
responsibility. In the specific case of reception of information regarding an aircraft encounter with
volcanic ash (Annex 3, 5.9 refers), the information should be sent to the Smithsonian Institution Global
Volcanism Network and to ICAO in order to keep up to date the database for encounters between aircraft
ash clouds (Doc 9691, Appendix D refers). To that end the following e-mail addresses should be used:
gvn@volcano.si.edu
iavwopsgsec@icao.int;
g) undertake a collaborative decision analysis and forecasting process when volcanic ash is approaching
an adjacent FIR outside of a VAAC’s area of responsibility;
Note.— Collaborative decision analysis and forecasting procedures are described in 4.10.
7. Advisory information from VAACs is intended to assist MWOs in the preparation of the SIGMET. However, in order to provide operators
with the earliest possible advance information on volcanic ash, an AFTN address (EGLLSITV) has been provided on the SITA network to
which VAACs may send their advisories for onward distribution to operators by SITA.
h) in cases where a volcanic ash cloud is expected to approach within 300 NM of the boundary of another
VAAC area of responsibility, the first (primary) VAAC will initiate the operational procedures for the
coordination and may request transfer of responsibility between VAACs for volcanic ash events; and
Note 1.— Standardized operational procedures for the coordination and transfer of responsibility
between VAACs for volcanic ash events are provided in Appendix C.
Note 2.— To facilitate VAACs’ rapid access to volcanic ash advisories issued by other VAACs,
Table 4.3 provides a listing of the WMO bulletin headers, for each product (volcanic ash in the
advisory in the alphanumeric and graphical format, respectively) being used by the VAACs.
i) in the event of long-lived volcanic ash clouds no longer being identifiable on satellite imagery, use the
method of “gradual” advisory cessation by extrapolating forecast ash boundaries such that the previous
6-, 12- and 18-hour forecasts become the current analysis position in 6-and 12-hour forecasts
respectively, with no ash boundary specified for the 18-hour forecast.
Note 1.— The above procedure (which is reducing the outlook period of 6 hours at each issue)
should be applied unless remote sensing data or air-reports suggest there has been an error in the
forecasts issued.
Note 2.— To provide rapid access to eruption source parameters data for immediate use by
forecasters in ash transport and dispersion models, a preliminary spreadsheet of eruption source
parameters of the world is available at http://www.icao.int/safety/meteorology/iavwopsg.
4.6.2 In the event of interruption of operation of one VAAC, its functions should be carried out by
another VAAC or another meteorological centre, as designated by the VAAC Provider State concerned. The
back-up procedures agreed by the VAACs given in Appendix D should be applied in order to provide the VAAC
services as needed.
4.6.3 For those VAACs which have not yet implemented a computer volcanic ash dispersion forecast
model, on receipt of information from an MWO or any other source in its area of responsibility that a volcano has
erupted and/or volcanic ash cloud has been reported from the FIR for which the MWO is responsible, the VAAC
should immediately contact VAAC Washington at the following 24-hour contact numbers:
Tel.: +1 (301) 683-1401

Fax: +1 (301) 683-1405
to request initiation of the United States Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport and Dispersion (VAFTAD) model and the
provision of the necessary trajectory forecasts. Alternatively, VAACs may interactively run a dispersion model via
the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arl.noaa.gov/index.php. This site also contains a number of model
runs of hypothetical volcanic eruptions, generally of recently active volcanoes or those suspected to become active.
If for any reason VAAC Washington is unable to respond or contact cannot be achieved, recourse should be made to
VAAC London, VAAC Montreal or VAAC Toulouse at the 24-hour contact numbers given in 4.5.1 to run their
dispersion models.
4.7 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY OPERATORS

In the event of an eruption, operators should request their pilots to report, when appropriate, any observation related
to a volcanic ash cloud including the absence of visible ash and all other relevant information such as observational
conditions. The operator should then forward this information to the association VAAC in a timely manner.
Note.— Visible ash is defined in the Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical
Clouds (Doc 9691).
4.8 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY VAACs

OR MWOs REGARDING VOLCANIC ASH TEST PROCEDURES
When a volcanic ash test/exercise is carried out to check the IAVW procedures, the following should be applied:
a) the VAAC concerned should issue a volcanic ash advisory test message highlighting that the advisory
refers to a test message by using “VA TEST” or “VA EXERCISE” (followed by the name of the
exercise if wished) in elements 9, 11 and 17 of the volcanic ash advisory message (Annex 3,
Table A2-1 refers) as part of the element description. The volcanic ash advisory message will
emphasize that the message refers to a test/exercise by repeating “VA TEST” or “VA EXERCISE” as
many as practicable in element 17;
b) the MWO concerned should issue a volcanic ash SIGMET highlighting that the SIGMET refers to a
test message by including “VA TEST” or “VA EXERCISE” (followed by the name of the exercise, if
wished) in element “Phenomenon” of SIGMET message (Annex 3, Table A6-1 refers).
4.9 GUIDANCE TO PILOTS ON THE DETECTION OF

SULPHUROUS GASES ON THE FLIGHT DECK
4.9.1 The following paragraphs provide explanatory material and guidance about recommended actions to
be taken by flight crew in the event of smelling sulphur gases during flight, with the understanding that the guidance
constitutes examples and does not necessarily cover all practices being applied by operators.
4.9.2 Volcanic eruptions emit various gases along with magma, including sulphur dioxide (SO2) and
hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Volcanoes are the only sources of large quantities of sulphur gases at cruise altitudes, and
both SO2 and H2S are detectable by smell. Thus, the smell of sulphur gases in the cockpit may indicate volcanic
activity that has not yet been detected or reported and/or possible entry into an ash-bearing cloud. In some cases
when sulphur gases are smelled, there may be little ash in the cloud owing to ash fallout during prior dispersion of
the cloud, but flight crew do not have the means to determine directly that the cloud is non-hazardous and thus
should seek to exit the cloud.
4.9.3 SO2 is identifiable as the sharp, acrid odour of a freshly struck match. H2S, also known as sewer gas,
has the odour of rotten eggs. Sulphur gases may be detectable only for a short period of time because of “olfactory
fatigue” (temporary loss of the ability to smell a particular odour).
4.9.4 Inhalation of SO2, even at low concentrations (<5 ppm), can cause respiratory tract irritation
especially in people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When SO2 gas combines with water in
the atmosphere, a sulphate aerosol primarily composed of dilute sulphuric acid is formed. Flying through sulphuric
acid aerosols has caused crazing of acrylic windows, fading of exterior paint and accumulation of sulphate deposits
in engines. SO2 gas is colourless, but under certain conditions of reflection and refraction of sunlight, a sulphuric
acid aerosol may be a visible atmospheric feature, such as a layer of haze of variable colour (brownish, yellowish,
bluish, or whitish). Ash particles likely will be present in aerosol haze but possibly in minor or trace amounts.
4.9.5 “Electrical smoke and fire” and SO2 are two odours described as somewhat similar. After
determining there are no secondary indications that would result from and indicate an electrical fire, the flight crew
must establish whether the sulphur odour is transient or not. This is best achieved by flight crew donning oxygen
mask(s) and breathing 100% oxygen for the period of time that results in a complete change of air within the cockpit
and also allows the sense of smell to be regained. After the appropriate time period, the flight crew should remove
the oxygen mask and determine if the odour is still present.
4.9.6 If the flight crew affirms the continued presence of sulphur gas, the controlling area control centre
and airline operation centres must be informed as soon as practicable to request information about any relevant
volcanic activity and the whereabouts of possible volcanic clouds. It is recommended that the reporting pilot use the
volcanic activity form (VAR), section 1, items 1-8, which is a special air-report. Upon landing, the flight crew
should complete VAR (items 9-16) and submit it per the instruction on the VAR form to VAAC Darwin.
4.10 COLLABORATIVE DECISION ANALYSIS

AND FORECASTING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
BETWEEN VAACs FOR VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORIES
4.10.1 Collaborative decision analysis and forecasting (CDAF) is a critical process to improve the quality
of information provided in the volcanic ash advisories.
4.10.2 When volcanic ash is approaching an adjacent VAAC a CDAF process should occur between the
VAACs if volcanic ash:
a) is located within 300 NM (555 km), or other distance as agreed between the VAACs concerned, of an
adjacent VAAC boundary;
b) is forecast within 300 NM (555 km), or other distance as agreed between the VAACs concerned, of an
adjacent VAAC boundary; or
c) is forecast to cross the VAAC boundary.
4.10.3 The lead VAAC will initiate collaboration with the adjoining VAAC(s) by Internet chat or
telephone.
Note.— Multilingual chat rooms will be set up and used for VAAC collaboration.
4.10.4 If the participating VAACs have collaboration tools, such as a geospatially enabled collaboration
tool, the CDAF session should be conducting using these tools. The primary VAAC will propose the proper time to
initiate a geo-enabled volcanic ash collaboration session. This should be done at least one hour before ash
potentially impacts other VAAC area.
4.10.5 In the case of an initial notification of a volcanic ash event, it would be highly unlikely to begin
the CDAF process and use of a collaborative tool any sooner than about twenty minutes after the initial notification.
The steps in the CDAF process are as follows:
a) partners/stakeholders become aware of a major8 volcanic ash event;
b) initial conversations, analysis/forecasting, coordination of messaging, dissemination of text and

graphical products;
c) after the initial suite of products (e.g. advisories) has been sent, a message is sent to coordinate a
collaborative session9;
d) the message contains the following information:
1) time of collaboration;
2) platform or tool to use;
8
A volcanic event which either bridges or is forecast to extend across two or more VAAC boundaries.
9
Message will likely be an e-mail, or lead collaborator may wish to call participants first to ensure they are able to participate.
3) instructions (e.g. what folder to join and what the name of the session will be, such as VAAC
Anchorage will join the “Alaska” folder and will join the session yyyymmdda. The next session
will be yyyymmddb); and
4) telephone conference line and passcode;
e) the lead VAAC leads the collaborative session;
f) at the pre-determined time, all participants log into the agreed platform or tool that will support the
CDAF;
g) the users join the pre-determined folder and session name;
h) the collaboration leader facilitates the session and shows the data relative to the eruption with
annotation as needed;
i) participants ask for control from the leader and are handed off in an orderly/organized fashion;
j) rules of engagement include no talking over one another, proper etiquette and respect for participants
on the call;
k) the collaboration leader keeps the collaborative session moving along and ends the session when
completed, keeping the workload of participants in mind;
l) before the collaboration session ends, the collaboration leader informs the participants of the next
session, if needed.
An example of a message to initiate a collaborative session is:
TO: All collaboration participants during xxxx volcano event
FROM: VAAC xxxx
SUBJECT: Collaborative Decision Analysis and Forecast Session –

yyyymmdd hhmm UTC
A CDAF session is scheduled for yyyymmdd hhmm UTC. The session is

expected to last no longer than xx minutes.
The purpose of the session is to ensure proper situational awareness of

xxxx volcano eruption and its impact. Please be ready to share
information concerning xxxx eruption. Format must be in .kml and may
reside on a web page or on your local drive.
Telcon information: 1-888-999-9999 passcode 12345#
Start session: join xxxx folder and yyyymmdda session

Wait for the collaborative session leader to join for further
instruction.
Thank you.
4.11 GUIDANCE FOR CONDUCTING

VOLCANIC ASH EXERCISES IN ICAO REGIONS
To facilitate the conduct of volcanic ash exercises intended to develop and practice the response to volcanic activity
in the various ICAO regions, Appendix F provides appropriate guidance to be followed by States and stakeholders
involved.
TABLES
Table 4-1. Addresses for NOFs to use to send

ASHTAMs or NOTAMs on volcanic activity to their associated VAAC
(4.4.2 refers)
Argentina – sent to
SAZZMAMX
EGZZVANW
Cameroon – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Canada – sent to
CWAOYMYU
EGZZVANW
Cape Verde – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Chile – sent to
SAZZMAMX
EGZZVANW
China – sent to
RJTDYMYX
EGZZVANW
Colombia – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Comoros – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Costa Rica – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Democratic Republic of – sent to
the Congo LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Ecuador – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
El Salvador – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Eritrea – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Ethiopia – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
France (Île de la Réunion) – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
French Antilles (France) – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Greece – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Guatemala – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Guyana – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Iceland – sent to
EGRRYMYX
EGZZVANW
Indonesia – sent to
YPDMYMYX
EGZZVANW
Italy – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Japan – sent to
RJTDYMYX
EGZZVANW
Kenya – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Mexico – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Montserrat – sent to
(United Kingdom) KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
New Zealand – sent to
NZKLYMYX
EGZZVANW
Nicaragua – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Papua New Guinea – sent to
YPDMYMYX
EGZZVANW
Peru – sent to
KWBCYMYX
SAZZMAMX
EGZZVANW
Philippines – sent to
RJTDYMYX
YPDMYMYX
EGZZVANW
Portugal – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Russian Federation – sent to
KWBCYMYX
RJTDYMYX
EGZZVANW
Solomon Islands – sent to
NZKYMYX
YPDMYMYX
EGZZVANW
Spain – sent to
LFPWYMYX
EGZZVANW
Trinidad and Tobago – sent to
KWBCYMYX
EGZZVANW
Vanuatu – sent to
NZKYMYX
EGZZVANW
Table 4-2. VAAC contact numbers

(4.5.1 a) refers)
Note.— E-mail addresses are provided as back-up. Telephone/fax numbers should always be used first.
VAAC Anchorage
Tel: Operational +1 (907) 266-5110
Administrative +1 (907) 266-5116
Fax: +1 (907) 266-5169
AFTN: via KWBCYMYX
E-mail: Operational a-vaac@noaa.gov
Administrative donald.moore@noaa.gov
Homepage: http://vaac.arh.noaa.gov
http://aawu.arh.noaa.gov
VAAC Buenos Aires

Tel: Operational +(54 11) 4311 2872
+(54 11) 5167 6767, Ext. 18238/18233
+(54 11) 5167 6705
Administrative +(54 11) 5167 6767, Ext. 18235
+(54 11) 5167 6707
Fax: +(54 11) 5167 6709
AFTN: SAZZMAMX
E-mail: Operational vmsr@smn.gov.ar
bue.vaac@smn.gov.ar
sovaacbue@smn.gov.ar
Administrative boolsen@smn.gov.ar
metaer@smn.gov.ar
Homepage: http://www.smn.gov.ar/vaac/buenosaires/inicio.php?lang=es
http://www.smn.gov.ar/vaac/buenosaires/inicio.php?lang=en
VAAC Darwin
Tel: Operational +61 (8) 8920 3830 (PABX)
+61 (8) 8927 9189 (direct)
Administrative +61 (8) 8920 3867
Fax: +61 (8) 8920 3829
AFTN: YPDMYMYX
E-mail: Operational darwin.vaac@bom.gov.au
Administrative darwin.vaac.admin@bom.gov.au
Homepage: http://www.bom.gov.au/info/vaac/
VAAC London
Tel: Operational +44 1392 884167
Administrative +44 1392 886095
Fax: Operational +44 1392 884549
Administrative +44 1392 884549
AFTN: EGZZVANW
E-mail: Operational vaac@metoffice.gov.uk
Administrative nigel.gait@metoffice.gov.uk
Homepage: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/index.html
VAAC Montreal
Tel: Operational +1 (514) 421 4635
Fax: Operational +1 (514) 421 4639
AFTN: CWAOYMYU
E-mail: Operational vaac@ec.gc.ca
Administrative dov.bensimon@ec.gc.ca
Homepage: http://meteo.gc.ca/eer/vaac/index_e.html
VAAC Tokyo
Fax: Operational +81 (3) 3212 6446
AFTN: RJTDYMYX
E-mail: Operational vaac.tokyo@volash.kishou.go.jp
Administrative vaac-adm@eqvol2.kishou.go.jp
Homepage: http://ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/index.html
VAAC Toulouse
Tel: Operational +33 (5) 61 07 82 30 or 07 85 10
Administrative +33 (5) 61 07 82 37/82 39
Fax: Operational +33 (5) 61 07 82 54
Administrative +33 (5) 61 07 82 09
AFTN: LFPWYMYX or LFPWYMCR
E-mail: Operational vaac@meteo.fr
Administrative philippe.husson@meteo.fr
Homepage: http://www.meteo.fr/vaac/
VAAC Washington
Fax: +1 (301) 683 1405
AFTN: KWBCYMYX
E-mail: Operational w-vaac@noaa.gov
Administrative Grace.Swanson@noaa.gov
jamie.kibler@noaa.gov
Homepage: http://www.ospo.noaa.gov/ Products/atmostphere/vaac
VAAC Wellington
Tel: Operational +64 (4) 470 0808 (24/7 helpline)
Fax: +64 (4) 470 0801
AFTN: NZKLYMYX
E-mail: Operational vaac@metservice.com
Administrative paula.acethorp@metservice.com
Additional Information ray.thorpe@metservice.com
Homepage: http://vaac.metservice.com
Table 4-3. Volcanic ash advisory bulletin headers

(4.6.1 h), Note 4 refers)
Bulletin Headers
Back-up
VAAC VAAC VAA VAG Remarks
Anchorage FVAK21 PAWU PFXD21 PAWU

FVAK22 PAWU PFXD22 PAWU
Washington
Buenos Aires FVAG01 SABM PFXD01 SABM

FVAG02 SABM PFXD02 SABM
Washington
Darwin FVAU01 ADRM PFXD01 ADRM

FVAU02 ADRM PFXD02 ADRM
PFXD07 ADRM
PFXD08 ADRM
PFXD09 ADRM
PFXD10 ADRM
Tokyo FVFE01 RJTD

Wellington FVPS01 NZKL
London FVXX01 EGRR PFXD01 EGRR

FVXX02 EGRR PFXD02 EGRR
FVXX03 EGRR PFXD03 EGRR
Toulouse FVXX05 LFPW PFXD05 LFPW
Montreal FVCN01 CWAO to PFXD01 CWAO

FVCN04 CWAO PFXD02 CWAO
Washington FVCN03 CWAO PFXD03 CWAO

FVCN04 CWAO PFXD04 CWAO
Tokyo FVFE01 RJTD PFXD01 RJTD

Bulletin Headers
Back-up
VAAC VAAC VAA VAG Remarks
Toulouse FVXX01 LFPW PFXD01 LFPW to (T4 format)

FVXX02 LFPW PFXD04 LFPW
FVXX03 LFPW
FVXX04 LFPW PFXD06 LFPW to (png format) [where
PFXD09 LFPW PFXDnn and
PFXDnn+5 are the
same VAG in T4 and
png]
London FVXX05 EGRR PFXD05 EGRR (png format)
Washington FVXX20 KNES PFXD20 KNES

FVXX21 KNES PFXD21 KNES
Wellington FVPS01 NZKL PFXD01 NZKL (png format) [relates

FVPS02 NZKL PFXD02 NZKL to the 5 VAG
FVPS03 NZKL PFXD03 NZKL
bulletins]
Table 4-4. Volcano level of alert colour codes for aviation

(4.2.4 refers)
Level of alert Status of activity of volcano

GREEN Volcano is in normal, non-eruptive state.
or, after a change from a higher alert level:
Volcanic activity considered to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non-eruptive state.
YELLOW Volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels.
or, after a change from a higher alert level:
Volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible
renewed increase.
ORANGE Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption.
or
Volcanic eruption is underway with no or minor ash emission.

[specify ash-plume height if possible].
RED Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere likely.
or
Eruption is underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere

[specify ash-plume height if possible].
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APPENDIX A
SAMPLE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITIES AND
VULCANOLOGICAL AUTHORITIES
Directives for coordination between area control centres (ACCs), meteorological watch offices (MWOs) and
vulcanological observatories and responsibility for the provision/exchange of information relevant to volcanic ash
Effective date:
1. OBJECTIVE
1.1 The objective of this Letter of Agreement between the [ATS authority]1, the [meteorological
authority] and the [vulcanological authority]3 is to establish the directives for the necessary coordination between
2
ATS units, meteorological watch offices and vulcanological observatories to ensure the provision of specific
information on pre-eruption volcanic activity, volcanic eruptions and volcanic ash cloud required for civil
(international and national) air navigation, in accordance with international agreements (see 1.4) and [national air
navigation regulatory documents].
1.2 This Letter of Agreement provides guidelines on the responsibilities of ATS units, meteorological
watch offices and vulcanological observatories in relation to the mutual exchange of information related to volcanic
ash.
1.3 This Letter of Agreement is in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices and
Procedures of ICAO, contained in Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, Annex 11—
Air Traffic Services, Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services and in the Procedures for Air Navigation
Services — Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444), as well as the provisions contained in the relevant
regional air navigation plan publications and in the aeronautical information publication of [State]4 (AIP-[State]).
This Letter of Agreement is also based on the guidance material in the Manual on Coordination between Air Traffic
Services, Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Meteorological Services (Doc 9377), the
Aeronautical Information Services Manual (Doc 8126) and the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano
Watch (IAVW) — Operational Procedures and Contact List (Doc 9766).
5
1.4 This Letter of Agreement includes appendices, regarding detailed national directives
and arrangements pertaining to the use of the volcano level of alert colour code for aviation, the ASHTAM format,
abbreviations, list of contact points and means of communication, stations/offices and contact numbers, etc.
2. REVISIONS
2.1 When, for special or unforeseen reasons, a significant change in the coordination between the
three parties involved or the services mentioned in this Agreement becomes necessary, the respective
officers-in-charge, through mutual agreement, may effect temporary changes or amendments, provided that these
6
changes are not intended to last more than days.
1. Name of the ATS authority.

2. Name of the meteorological authority
3. Name of the vulcanological authority.
4. Name of the State concerned.
5. Number of appendices agreed upon by the three parties to the Letter of Agreement,
6. Figure to be agreed locally: six days appears to be a suitable period.
4A-1
4A-2 Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
2.2 Permanent revisions to the Letter of Agreement may be made by the authorities who approve and
sign this Agreement. This Letter of Agreement is to be reviewed annually. A complete cancellation of this Letter of
7
Agreement may be made, in writing, by the parties to the agreement within a notice period of days.
3. GENERAL
3.1 In order to contribute to the efficiency and safety of international air navigation in [State] the [ATS
authority], the [meteorological authority] and the [vulcanological authority] will collaborate to ensure fast and
efficient coordination to minimize the impact of the presence of volcanic ash in the atmosphere.
3.2 The [MWOs]8[ACCs]9[volcanic ash advisory centres (VAACs) and selected volcano observatories]
concerned shall make suitable arrangements in order to facilitate vulcanological briefings as well as inter-agency
consultations and to establish reliable communications to undertake an effective coordination.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Responsibilities of the

[meteorological authority] and the
meteorological watch offices
4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 FASID Table MET 3C identifies the selected State volcano observatories which are to notify the
VAAC, MWOs and ACCs on volcanic pre-eruption, volcanic eruption and volcanic ash.
4.1.1.2 The [meteorological authority], through the [MWO] included in FASID Table MET 3C of [ANP]10,
is responsible for issuing SIGMET(s) on volcanic ash, i.e. providing up-to-date information on existing and forecast
volcanic ash clouds, and forecast trajectories at different flight levels based on the latest information received from
vulcanological observatories or from the corresponding VAAC to those ACCs that need it in order to carry out their
functions. The provision of any information related to volcanic activity and the presence of volcanic ash clouds in
the atmosphere should be in accordance with the guidelines provided in the attachment to this Letter of Agreement.
4.2 Responsibilities of the [ATS authority]

and area control centres (ACCs)
4.2.1 The [meteorological authority], through the [ACC] included in the FASID Table MET 3C of
[ANP], is responsible to provide up-to-date information on existing volcanic ash clouds and trajectory forecasts at
different flight levels to pilots and airline operation centers..This information should be based on the latest
information received from:
a) vulcanological observatories;
b) the associated VAAC; or
c) the associated MWO;
and passed immediately to aircraft in flight that could be affected by the volcanic ash, and to the adjacent ACCs.
7. Figure to be agreed locally: 180 days appears to be a suitable period.

Part 4. Appendix A 4A-3
4.2.2 The ACC should also issue an ASHTAM or NOTAM through the State International NOTAM
Office (NOF) in accordance with Annex 15, Chapter 5, giving details of the pre-eruption activity, volcanic eruption
and ash cloud, including the name and geographical coordinates of the volcano, date and time of eruption, flight
levels and routes affected and, if necessary, routes to be closed to air traffic. The provision of any information
related to volcanic activity and the presence of volcanic ash clouds in the atmosphere should be in accordance with
the guidelines provided in the attachment to this Letter of Agreement.
4.3 Responsibility of the vulcanological authority
4.3.1 The [vulcanological observatory] included in FASID Table MET 3C of the [ANP] is responsible
for the provision of up-to-date information on existing and forecast volcanic activity and volcanic ash clouds based
on the latest information received from direct or remote observation sources to the [ACC], the [MWO] and the
[VAAC] concerned. The necessary vulcanological information will be supplied in accordance with the guidelines
stipulated in the attachment to this Letter of Agreement.
4.3.2 The vulcanological information provided will, as far as possible, be in the format described in
step 1 of the attachment in order to facilitate easy interpretation by ATS personnel.
5. ATS UNITS, MWOs AND VULCANOLOGICAL OBSERVATORIES

COORDINATION MEETINGS
Regular and/or ad hoc coordination meetings between the chiefs of the ATS units, chiefs of meteorological watch
offices and chiefs of vulcanological observatories, and other interested parties, aimed at improving the services
provided to aircraft, will be convened as deemed necessary to ensure the safety of air navigation in accordance with
the provisions as identified in 1.3.
6. COURSES FOR METEOROLOGISTS,

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND VULCANOLOGISTS
6.1 Courses or on-the-job training for ATS and meteorologicalpersonnel, and vulcanologists, will be
organized periodically with the objective of familiarizing personnel with the activities performed by the other
services.
6.2 Periods and dates for these courses will be agreed by the [ATS authority], the [meteorological
authority] and the [vulcanological authority] taking into account the availability of personnel and the necessary
equipment.
Attachment
GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING VOLCANIC ACTIVITY RELATIVE TO

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
(Complementary to Part 4 of the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW) —
Operational Procedures and Contact List (Doc 9766))
STEP 1
1.1 Action to be taken by the vulcanological observatory
1.1.1 The vulcanological observatory shall immediately provide information on significant pre-eruption
volcanic activity, volcanic eruptions or the presence of volcanic ash clouds to the relevant ACCs [list the centres],
[VAAC] and the associated MWOs [list the offices]. The information provided should be in accordance with the
format of the volcano observatory notice for aviation (VONA) format given in Appendix E of Doc 9766.
STEP 2
2.1 Action to be taken by the ACC
2.1.1 The ACC concerned shall immediately pass the reported information to the aircraft in flight that
could be affected by the volcanic ash cloud and to the relevant ACCs in the adjacent flight information regions (FIRs).
2.1.2 On the reception of special air-reports for volcanic ash by an ACC, the following action should be
taken:
a) the information should be transmitted immediately to all aircraft concerned; and
b) the information should be forwarded to the associated MWO.
The special air-reports for volcanic ash should be disseminated to aircraft for a period of 60 minutes after their
issuance or until the issuance of a SIGMET from the associated MWO. The ACC shall verify that a SIGMET has
been issued before discontinuing the transmission of the special air-report.
2.1.3 The ACC concerned shall ensure that the content of the ASHTAM is consistent with any SIGMET
issued for their FIR. Further, the ACC shall ensure that any ASHTAM or NOTAM issued follows the guidance in
Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services.
2.1.4 The ACC concerned shall activate contingency arrangements, including implementation of
alternative routes.
2.1.5 Transmit special air-reports for volcanic ash received by voice communications and those received
by data link communication to the associated MWO, and World Area Forecast Centres (WAFCs) London and
Washington.
2.2 Action to be taken by the MWO
2.2.1 The MWO shall immediately forward special air-reports for volcanic ash received to its associated
VAAC, WAFCs London and Washington and to the Washington and Brazilia International OPMET data banks.
2.2.2 The MWO shall ensure the reception of information from its associated VAAC on the extent and
trajectory of volcanic ash.
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2.2.3 The MWO shall immediately inform the ACC whether or not the volcanic ash cloud is identifiable
from satellite images based on advice received from the VAAC.
2.2.4 The MWO shall issue SIGMETs in accordance with Annex 3 based on information received from
the VAAC and/or vulcanological observatory and/or ACC. However, during critical conditions where an initial
volcanic eruption already poses a danger to aviation, the MWO shall immediately provide to the ACC a trajectory
forecast of volcanic ash based, inter alia, on the forecasts of numerical models used by the aeronautical
meteorological service.
STEP 3
3.1 Action to be taken by the ACC
3.1.1 The ACC shall submit a request for the promulgation of an ASHTAM/NOTAM for volcanic ash
to its associated NOTAM Office (NOF)/Aeronautical Information Service (AIS). The request shall contain the
following:
a) date and time of volcanic activity or eruption, or presence of ash clouds;
b) name and number of the volcano (Smithsonian Tables);
c) coordinates (latitude/longitude expressed in whole degrees) of the volcano and/or the radial
and distance of the volcano from a navigational aid (NAVAID);
d) volcano level of alert colour code for avation indicating volcanic activity, if available (Doc
9766, Table 4-4 refers);
e) horizontal and vertical extent of volcanic ash cloud initially based on the special air-report
and subsequently based on the MWO, aeronautical meteorological service or VAAC report;
f) forecast direction of movement of the ash cloud at selected levels based on the advice from
the MWO, the aeronautical meteorological service or the VAAC report;
g) air routes or portions of air routes and flight levels affected or expected to become affected;
h) closure of airspace, air routes or portions of air routes, and availability of alternate routes;
i) source of information (air-report and or vulcanological observatory and/or MWO,

aeronautical meteorological service and/or VAAC) indicating whether an eruption has
actually occurred or ash cloud reported, or not; and
j) additional information.
Note.— Initially items a), b), c), and d) shall be disseminated immediately pending receipt of additional
information from units concerned.
3.2 Action to be taken by the NOF/AIS
3.2.1 The NOF shall promulgate an ASHTAM/NOTAM for volcanic activity based on information
provided by the ACC and in accordance with Annex 15, Appendices 3 and 6, and transmit to other NOFs for which
the information is of direct operational significance.
3.2.2 The NOF shall compile a separate message to be transmitted, via AFTN, to the [associated VAAC]
which shall be encapsulated within a dummy WMO abbreviated heading (Doc 9766, Table 4-1 refers). This enables
the receiving AFTN or meteorological switching centre to forward the ASHTAM/NOTAM for volcanic activity to
the VAAC concerned on internal meteorological communications circuits.
Note.— Significant changes in the activity of the volcano shall be reported accordingly.
3.3 The ACC concerned shall, upon receipt of significant information relating to volcanic activity,
request the NOF to revise or cancel the ASHTAM.
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APPENDIX B
AFTN ADDRESSES TO BE USED TO PROMULGATE

SPECIAL AIR-REPORTS, SIGMETS AND VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORIES
TO LONDON WAFC AND SADIS VIA APPROPRIATE GATEWAY
Region Address
EUR EGZZWPXX
NAM EGZZMNAM
NAT EGZZMNAT
CAR EGZZMCAR
SAM EGZZMSAM
PAC EGZZMPAC
ASIA EGZZMASI
MID LOZZMMID
AFI LFZZMAFI
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APPENDIX C
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE COORDINATION

AND TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY
BETWEEN VAACS FOR VOLCANIC ASH EVENTS
Note — The primary VAAC is defined as the VAAC with responsibility for coordinating
the production of advisories for a) an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption originating within its
designated area of responsibility; or b) an ash cloud, of unknown origin, reported in its area of
responsibility (including false alarms).
1. As soon as one of the VAACs learns of an eruption (for a volcano erupting within 300 NM of the VAAC’s
boundary) or when an ash cloud is expected to come within 300 NM of the VAAC and/or FIR boundary, an
information/coordination contact will be made, normally by the primary VAAC. The possibility of a handover will
be discussed, if appropriate.
2. Handover of operational responsibility shall be discussed/coordinated by the primary VAAC with adjacent
affected VAACs when the ash cloud is expected to be not less than 300 NM from a VAAC and/or FIR boundary.
The primary VAAC will coordinate with the neighbouring VAAC(s) to produce a coordinated product covering
bother areas of responsibility. The primary VAAC may produce a single product covering both areas of
responsibility or both (all) VAACs may agree to produce seamless products covering their own areas of
responsibility.
3. In some situations, there may be agreement that provision of information can best be served by the primary
VAAC from “start to finish’’. In such a case, a message in the remarks section of the volcanic ash advisory would
advise users of who has the responsibility (see paragraph 6). However, in situations of large or persistent ash
emissions or for other reasons, adjacent responsible VAACs, upon coordination, may agree to divide the operational
forecast responsibility and issue their own volcanic ash advisory (see paragraph 8). Examples of this and other
situations of coordination and transfer of responsibility between VAACs are given at the end of this appendix.
4. In the case where a handover has been decided, VAACs should insert a note in their “last”/“first” volcanic
ash advisory and volcanic ash advisory in graphical format that the handover will take place at that message/graphic
number. The last volcanic ash advisory issued by the VAAC before handover will include the following at the end
of the message (in the remarks section):
“THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ASH EVENT IS BEING TRANSFERRED TO VAAC aaaa THE
NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY VAAC aaaa BY xxxx UTC UNDER HEADER bbbb.”
Where:
aaaa is the name of the VAAC taking over
bbbb is the bulletin header that will be used by the VAAC taking over (FVCN01 CWAO, FVXX21 KNES,
FVAK22 PAWU, etc.)
xxxx is the time in UTC
Example:
“THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ASH EVENT IS BEING TRANSFERRED TO VAAC

MONTREAL. THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY VAAC MONTREAL BY 2200 UTC
UNDER HEADER FVCN01 CWAO.”
5. The first volcanic ash advisory issued by the VAAC that has taken over responsibility will include the
following at the end of the message (in the remarks section):
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“VAAC cccc HAS TRANSFERRED RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS EVENT TO VAAC dddd. THIS
ADVISORY UPDATES MESSAGE eeee.”
Where:
cccc is the name of the VAAC issuing the advisories before the handover
dddd is the name of the VAAC that has taken over
eeee is the full bulletin header (e.g. FVAK22 PAWU 261200) of the last message issued by the VAAC
issuing the advisories before the handover
Example:
“VAAC ANCHORAGE HAS TRANSFERRED RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS EVENT TO VAAC

MONTREAL. THIS ADVISORY UPDATES MESSAGE FVAK22 PAWU 261200.”
6. When a VAAC is issuing messages covering a portion of another VAAC’s area of responsibility, or an ash
cloud is approaching (i.e. expected within 300 NM) the area of responsibility of another VAAC, that other VAAC
should:
a) issue a volcanic ash advisory directing the user to the correct product. The following wording is
suggested:
“PLEASE SEE ffff ISSUED BY VAAC gggg THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR
THE VAAC hhhh AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.”
Where:
ffff is the full bulletin header of the message issued by the first VAAC
gggg is the name of the first VAAC
hhhh is the name of the VAAC re-broadcasting the first VAAC’s message
Example of re-broadcast message issued by VAAC Montreal:
“PLEASE SEE FVAK22 PAWU 121200 ISSUED BY VAAC ANCHORAGE THAT DESCRIBES
CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC MONTREAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY”
or
b) send the first VAAC’s volcanic ash advisory as it is by changing only the WMO header in order to
address the normal recipients within the other VAAC’s area of responsibility.
7. When two or more distinct ash clouds are present (different eruptions or one eruption for which the ash
cloud has divided in two or more distinct parts), the handover only applies to the ash cloud approaching or crossing
VAAC boundaries.
8. When adjacent responsible VAACs, upon coordination, have agreed to divide the operational forecast
responsibility and issue their own volcanic ash advisory because of large or persistent ash emissions or for other
reasons:
a) the primary VAAC will ensure consistency at the border with adjacent VAACs;
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b) if the ash cloud is expected to move within 300 NM of the area of responsibility of a third (fourth)
VAAC with no common border with the primary VAAC, the second (third) VAAC is responsible for
initiating coordination; and
c) the second (third) VAAC is also responsible to ensure consistency at the border with the third (fourth)
VAAC.
9. When two or more VAACs are issuing their own volcanic ash advisories for an ash cloud that stretches
across their borders (see paragraph 8), the VAACs will coordinate a common issue time for their volcanic ash
advisories and will include the following at the end of their message (in the remarks section):
“PLEASE SEE ALSO ffff ISSUED BY VAAC gggg (and f'f'f'f' ISSUED BY VAAC g'g'g'g') THAT
DESCRIBE(S) CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC hhhh AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.”
Where:
ffff, f'f'f'f' are the bulletin header of the message issued by neighbouring VAACs
gggg, g'g'g'g' are the names of the neighbouring VAACs
hhhh is the name of the VAAC issuing the volcanic ash advisory for its area of responsibility
Example of the remarks section for a message issued by VAAC Toulouse:
“PLEASE SEE ALSO FVAG01 SABM 121200 ISSUED BY VAAC BUENOS AIRES AND
FVAU01 121200 ADRM ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN THAT DESCRIBE CONDITIONS NEAR
THE VAAC TOULOUSE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY”
10. The ending of an advisory for a volcanic ash event shall be performed by the primary VAAC, upon
coordination with the adjacent affected VAACs and MWOs. When more than one VAAC is issuing advisories, the
ending of advisories will be coordinated between the VAACs involved.
11. VAACs should document in their handover processes as part of their quality management system as a
minimum:
a) the contact points at the neighbouring VAACs (telephone, e-mail address, websites);
b) when a call to discuss the handover process will be initiated;
c) from what date/time a handover will take place; and
d) a discussion and agreement of where the volcanic ash cloud is expected to be located at handover time
and beyond.
12. VAACs should establish a collaborative mechanism (such as a secure webpage) for sharing volcanic ash
observational information and dispersion forecast data for evaluation of the handover.
Example 1 of coordination and transfer of responsibility between VAACs:
A single volcanic ash cloud is emitted from a volcano in VAAC A’s area of responsibility and becomes “detached”
from it following the end of the eruption. It drifts from the area of responsibility of VAAC A to that of VAAC B.
When it is within 300 NM of the area of responsibility of VAAC B (or sooner, if one of the VAACs feels it is
necessary), VAAC A contacts VAAC B to discuss coordination with respect to this volcanic ash cloud. If it is
decided that the volcanic ash cloud will move either completely or partially into VAAC B’s area of responsibility,
the two VAACs will discuss at what moment VAAC B will become the primary VAAC and take over responsibility
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for issuance of volcanic ash advisories and volcanic ash advisories in graphical format. Until this handover occurs,
VAAC A remains responsible for issuing these products.
Should the volcanic ash cloud in the above scenario be large enough to require coordination with a third VAAC
(VAAC C), the same procedure as described between the first two VAACs would apply between the primary VAAC
(either A or B in the scenario above, depending on the timing and position of the volcanic ash cloud) and VAAC C.
Example 2 of coordination and transfer of responsibility between VAACs:
A single volcanic ash cloud is emitted from a volcano in VAAC A’s area of responsibility and remains “attached” to
the volcano during an extended eruption (i.e. the eruption continues). The primary VAAC (VAAC A) retains
responsibility for issuing volcanic ash advisories and volcanic ash advisories in graphical format for this volcanic
ash cloud, but consults the other affected VAACs and accounts for their analysis and forecast positions of the
volcanic ash cloud over their area of responsibility. The primary VAAC has the responsibility for coordinating all of
this information and contacting the other VAACs. However, if one of the non- primary VAACs feels the need to
contact the primary VAAC, it may do so at any time.
Should the volcanic ash cloud described in the preceding paragraph be large enough that having its analysis and
forecast position reflected in only one volcanic ash advisory is unwieldy, its advisories shall be issued by multiple
VAACs. This would be the case where the volcanic ash cloud covers the areas of responsibility of several VAACs.
Each VAAC then has the responsibility of contacting its neighbouring VAACs (as many as required by the position
of the volcanic ash cloud) to coordinate the analyzed and forecast positions of the volcanic ash cloud along the
boundaries between VAACs. In this case, each VAAC is considered to be the primary VAAC for its own products.
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APPENDIX D
BACK-UP PROCEDURES FOR VAACS
The following guidelines on back-up procedures should be followed by VAACs:
a) a back-up site should be established;
b) back-up sites should have the full capability of the primary site, i.e. the ability to monitor ash
dispersal, run atmospheric dispersion models, produce and distribute the volcanic ash
advisory;
c) the back-up site should be chosen as to maximize efficiency, e.g. this will normally be at an
alternative 24/7 production facility with pre-existing facilities for the VAAC capability;
d) back-up sites should maintain up-to-date contact lists as per the VAAC;
e) in the event of the back-up site becoming operational, volcanic ash advisories issued by the
back-up VAAC will contain information giving the origin of the message; and
f) the back-up arrangements should be tested at least annually.
Editorial Note.― Most of the VAACs already have a nominated back-up site. This back-up site may be another
meteorological centre in the same Contracting State or it may be another VAAC. Details about the back-up sites and
their contact details together with examples will also be included in this document by the Secretariat in due course.
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APPENDIX E
VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) FORMAT
(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION — VONA

(2) Issued: Universal (Z) date and time (YYYYMMDD/HHMMZ).
(3) Volcano: Name and number (per Smithsonian database at
http://www.volcano.si.edu/)
(4) Current aviation colour code: GREEN, YELLOW, ORANGE OR RED in upper-case bold font
(5) Previous aviation colour code: Lower-case font, not bold
(6) Source: Name of volcano observatory (volcanological agency)
(7) Notice number: Create unique number for each VONA that includes year
(8) Volcano location: Latitude, longitude in NOTAM format (N or S deg min W or
E deg min)
(9) Area: Regional descriptor
(10) Summit elevation: nnnnn FT (nnnn M)
(11) Volcanic activity summary: Concise statement that describes activity at the volcano. If known,
specify time of onset and duration (local and UTC) of eruptive
activity. If the eruption is ongoing at the time of VONA release,
indicate “eruption and ash emission is continuing”.
(12) Volcanic cloud height: Best estimate of ash-cloud top in nnnnn FT (nnnn M) above summit
or AMSL (specify which). Give source of height data (ground
observer, pilot report, radar, etc.). “UNKNOWN” if no data available
or “NO ASH CLOUD PRODUCED” if applicable.
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: Brief summary of relevant cloud characteristics (colour of cloud,
shape of cloud, direction of movement, etc.) Specify if cloud height
is obscured or suspected to be higher than what can be observed
clearly. “UNKNOWN” if no data available or “NO ASH CLOUD
PRODUCED” if applicable.
(14) Remarks: Optional. Brief comments on related topics (monitoring data,
observatory actions, volcano’s previous activity, etc.)
(15) Contacts: Names, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses.
(16) Next notice: “A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or
the colour code is changed.” Include URL of website where latest
volcanic information is posted.
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APPENDIX F
GUIDANCE FOR CONDUCTING

VOLCANIC ASH EXERCISES IN ICAO REGIONS
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Volcanic ash exercises should be conducted by ICAO on a regional basis in order to practice and
develop inter-agency response to volcanic activity, in order to maintain safety, regularity and efficiency of aviation
in the event of a volcanic eruption. This guidance recognizes that there is significant regional variation in the nature,
frequency, observation of and response to volcanic eruptions. The frequency and scope of volcanic ash exercises is
the responsibility of the ICAO region concerned. Where frequent volcanic activity results in adequate information
about system performance, exercises may be omitted or constrained to infrequent, extraordinary situations or be held
only to test revised procedures.
1.2 Volcanic ash exercises should be facilitated via the ICAO Regional Office concerned and support
the regular assessment of system performance (in accordance with quality management principles), in particular the
assessment of the safety performance which is required by ICAO safety management provisions.
1.3 Reports of the exercises or performance assessments should be reviewed by an appropriate sub-
group or sub-groups within the ICAO region concerned. The focus of these reviews should be the development of
improved provisions. Recommendations for improvements to global ICAO provisions, based on the regional review
of the exercises, should be brought to the attention of the ICAO Planning and Implementation Regional Group
(PIRG) concerned and/or to the International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group (IAVWOPSG).
1.4 A volcanic ash exercises steering group may be established by a PIRG to coordinate all aspects of
the organization and conduct of the exercises. The steering group should have representatives from, as a minimum,
the volcanic ash advisory centres (VAACs) concerned, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airspace users and
regulators.
2. EXERCISES AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
2.1 Volcanic ash exercises should be held at a frequency to be determined by the ICAO region
concerned. They should be held at least every three years where the frequency of real eruptions is low and additionally
as soon as practicable when significant changes to the procedures have been implemented.
2.2 Volcanic ash exercises should be designed to test volcanic activity alerting, aeronautical
information service (AIS) and meteorological (MET) message routing, volcanic ash information, air traffic control
procedures, air traffic flow and capacity management and aircraft operator response and the collaborative decision
making (CDM) between the various actors in accordance with regional and global procedures.
2.3 Exercises can only simulate a real event, while operation of the aviation system must continue
normally and be unaffected by the exercise. The planning of the exercise needs to ensure that detrimental effects on
the system performance are avoided, but that nevertheless useful experience and information is generated.
2.4 A complete, system-wide exercise for volcanic ash contamination is an extremely complex
undertaking since such an event involves a great number and variety of stakeholders. It might therefore be useful to
constrain exercises to specific parts of the whole system, with other parts of the system being subject to testing at
subsequent exercises.
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3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 The exercises should be designed to:
a) practice the conduct of volcanic activity response in accordance with the regional reference
documents;
b) verify existing information, AIS and MET message routing via AFTN addresses, relevant
e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and internet addresses (URLs);
c) maintain appropriate information and message routing between all involved agencies and
organizations;
d) provide volcanic activity response training for key personnel involved;
e) allow regulators to assess the preparedness and operational response in terms of planning,
process and procedures of operators; and
f) provide, when appropriate, recommendations for amendment of the reference documents, in

accordance with the lessons learned and conclusions contained in the final exercise report.
3.2 Exercises may also be designed to test suggested new procedures on a limited scale before
regional/global implementation.
3.3 Exercise and system performance assessments should be aimed at a critical review of existing
provisions and their further improvement.
4. CONCEPTS
4.1 Each exercise should involve a simulated volcanic contamination (e.g. eruption of a volcano or re-
suspended ash) affecting air navigation. Simulated ash clouds may cross international boundaries, depending on the
objectives of the exercise and may affect more than one VAAC area of responsibility. Exercises may utilize real-
time meteorological conditions, archived data or a scenario.
4.2 Each exercise may have different objectives, which the scenario will be designed to address. For
example, any or all of the activities listed below may be tested depending on the scope of the exercise:
a) AFTN, e-mail addresses, websites, message routing and voice communications;
b) alerting and observation of ash (e.g. use of VONA and VAR);
c) VAAC response (e.g. volcanic ash information);
d) ATS response (including air traffic control and AIS for NOTAM issuance);
e) air traffic management (ATM) response;
f) aircraft operator response (including safety risk assessment);
g) meteorological watch office response (i.e. SIGMET); and
h) suitability of information, its frequency, format and content.

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5. PLANNING AND REPORTING
5.1 Each ICAO region should establish an appropriate structure (e.g. focal point or steering group) for
the conducting of regional volcanic ash exercises and system performance assessments. For each exercise, an
exercise leader should be appointed and a planning meeting held approximately three months before the exercise is
due to take place.
5.2 An exercise directive should be published prior to the exercise which clearly describes the exercise
scenario, participating agencies and any special instructions.
5.3 After the exercise, initial exercise reports should be prepared by all participating agencies. A
debrief meeting should be held soon after the exercise to discuss the exercise reports. The exercise leader should
then produce a consolidated final exercise report for consideration by the relevant ICAO group.
6. ICAO REFERENCE MATERIAL
Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services
Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services
Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444)
Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive material and Toxic Chemical Clouds (Doc 9691)
Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750)
Global ATM Operational Concept (Doc 9854)
Flight Safety and Volcanic Ash (Doc 9974)
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APPENDIX G
COST RECOVERY FOR ISSUANCE OF VONA
1. In accordance with ICAO’s Policies on Charges for Airports and Air Navigation Services (Doc 9082), the
costs of providing all aeronautical information to be charged to users of that information may be recovered:
“42. The Council considers that as a general principle, where air navigation services are provided
for international use, the air navigation service providers may require the users to pay their
share of the related costs...”
2. This includes information provided by State volcano observatories for international aviation. Annex 3 sets
out the mandate for States to recover the costs of State volcano observatories when providing information for
international aviation, specifically:
“3.6 State volcano observatories
Contracting States with active or potentially active volcanoes shall arrange that selected State
volcano observatories, as designated by regional air navigation agreement, monitor these
volcanoes and when observing:
a) significant pre-eruption volcanic activity, or a cessation thereof;
b) a volcanic eruption, or a cessation thereof; and/or
c) volcanic ash in the atmosphere
shall send this information as quickly as practicable to their associated ACC, MWO and VAAC.
Note 1.— Pre-eruption volcanic activity in this context means unusual and/or increasing
volcanic activity which could presage a volcanic eruption.
Note 2.— Doc 9766 contains guidance material about active or potentially active volcanoes.”
3. The VONA is a well-defined template for providing the information contemplated to VAACs, ACCs and
MWOs.
4. Notwithstanding the mandate in Annex 3, it is up to each State concerned to determine whether cost
recovery is undertaken and the specific approach used. Typically, a State’s civil aviation authority would
recommend to its government what approach should be taken. In this regard, Doc 9082 states:
“45. The Council observes that in determining the costs to be recovered from users:
i. Governments may choose to recover less than full costs in recognition of local, regional
or national benefits.
ii. It is for each State to decide for itself whether, when, and at what level any air navigation
services charges should be imposed, and it is recognized that States in developing regions
of the world, where financing the installation and maintenance of air navigation services
is difficult, are particularly justified in asking the international air carriers to contribute
through user charges towards bearing a fair share of the cost of the services.”
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5. For volcano observatories interested in investigating whether cost recovery is possible, there are two basic
initial steps:
a) estimate what observatory costs are legitimately aviation related; and
b) open discussions with the State civil aviation authority and meteorological authority to discuss possible
approaches and ensure that all parties act in a coordinated manner.
6. Additional explanation of these issues is provided in a 2009 document entitled Guidance for State Volcano
Observatories: the International Airways Volcano Watch, prepared by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the
New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO and the World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO),
among others. The document is available at http://www.wovo.org/assets/docs/gvo2009s.pdf/.
Additional advice and examples
7. The VONA delivers urgent information about activity at a specific volcano in a concise manner easily
understood by non-volcanologists such as dispatchers, pilots and aviation meteorologists. Thus, when writing a
VONA, avoid volcanological jargon and choose terms that will be understood by non-experts. The resulting VONA
should be a simple and direct message that is focused on the specific situation at the volcano.
8. It should be noted that volcano observatory information products for aviation are not limited to VONA. In
this regard, the VONA should be treated as a base-line product and volcano observatories are encouraged to provide
supplementary reports with a greater level of detail, where appropriate. For example, during an eruption in Iceland
the Icelandic Meteorological Office, with input from the Institute of Earth Sciences, may send frequent (several
times a day) volcanic activity status reports summarizing eruption plume characteristics to VAAC London for use in
its ash-dispersion model. Such status reports are not considered to be VONA. Similarly, volcano observatories in the
Russian Federation and the United States issue daily reports on the status of volcanoes, and these are not VONA.
The VONA is intended for significant changes in activity.
9. The U.S. Geological Survey has been issuing VONA since 2008. The VONA are posted on its volcano
hazards web site at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/vonainfo.php. The table below shows the chronology of color-
code levels assigned by the U. S. Geological Survey during the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano. Over a period of
302 days, from 5 November 2008 through 28 September 2009, the Alaska Volcano Observatory changed the color
code 13 times. Each color-code change was announced by a VONA.
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Chronology of color-code levels at Redoubt Volcano

November 2008 to September 2009
Number of days
Dates Color code at that colour
5 November 2008–24 January 2009 Yellow 57
25 January–9 March 2009 Orange 44
10–14 March 2009 Yellow 5
15–17 March 2009 Orange 3
18–20 March 2009 Yellow 3
21 March 2009 Orange 1
22–24 March 2009 Red 3
25 March 2009 Orange 1
26 March–2 April 2009 Red 8
3 April 2009 Orange 1
4–5 April 2009 Red 2
6 April–29 June 2009 Orange 83
30 June–28 Sept 2009 Yellow 91

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22.8.16 Portugal
30.6.14 Iceland, Ile de la Réunion (France)
21.11.14 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Russian Federation
6.11.12 Argentina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Japan
17.8.12 Argentina, Brazil
5.6.12 Mexico
17.2.12 Spain
9.12.10 Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles
and Panama – contact information updated
19.10.10 Cameroon – contact information updated
20.9.10 Brazil – contact information updated
12.7.10 Montserrat (United Kingdom) – contact information updated
25.9.09 Update to Mexico
21.4.09 Update to Suriname
25.2.09 New entries: Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica and Puerto Rico (United States)
Updates to: Dominican Republic, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands) and
Trinidad and Tobago
16.12.08 New entry: Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
17.10.08 Update to Cameroon
8.9.08 New entry: Dominican Republic
26.8.08 Updates to: Cameroon, Cape Verde, Comoros, Dem. Rep. of Congo and CAR/SAM
States
22.2.08 Portugal
5.11.07 Canada
16.4.07 Russian Federation
12.2.07 Guyana, Paraguay and Uruguay
4.12.06 Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Russian Federation and Spain
24.4.06 Canada and Peru
16.3.06 Kenya
3.3.06 Argentina, Brazil and Chile
DATE PAGES AFFECTED
28.11.05 Ecuador, Panama
1.11.05 Argentina, Chile, Paraguay
30.6.05 El Salvador
25.4.05 Peru
Part 5
VOLCANO WATCH CONTACT LIST
5.1 ALPHABETICAL LISTING
Antigua and Barbuda Indonesia

Argentina Italy
Australia Jamaica
Bolivia Japan
Brazil Kenya
Cameroon Mexico
Canada Montserrat (United Kingdom)
Cape Verde Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
Chile New Zealand
China Nicaragua
Colombia Pakistan
Comoros Panama
Costa Rica Papua New Guinea
Cuba Paraguay
Democratic Republic of the Congo Peru
Dominican Republic Philippines
Ecuador Puerto Rico (United States)
El Salvador Portugal
Eritrea Russian Federation
Ethiopia Saint Kitts and Nevis
France Saint Lucia
France (Île de la Réunion) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
French Antilles Solomon Islands
French Guiana (France) Spain
Greece Suriname
Grenada Trinidad and Tobago
Guatemala United States
Guyana Uruguay
Honduras Vanuatu
Iceland Venezuela
5-1
5.2 LIST OF STATES BY ICAO REGION
AFI French Antilles (France)

French Guiana (France)
Cameroon Grenada
Cape Verde Guatemala
Comoros Guyana
Democratic Republic of the Congo Honduras
Eritrea Jamaica
Ethiopia Mexico
France (Île de la Réunion) Montserrat (United Kingdom)
Kenya Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
Nicaragua
Panama
ASIA/PAC Paraguay
Peru
Australia Puerto Rico (United States)
China Trinidad and Tobago
Indonesia Saint Kitts and Nevis
Japan Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
New Zealand Saint Lucia
Pakistan Suriname
Papua New Guinea Uruguay
Philippines Venezuela
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
EUR
CAR/SAM France
Greece
Antigua and Barbuda Italy
Argentina Portugal
Bolivia Russian Federation
Brazil Spain
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica NAM/NAT
Cuba
Dominican Republic Canada
Ecuador Iceland
El Salvador United States
Part 5. International Airways
Volcano Watch Contact List Antigua and Barbuda 1
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel./Fax: +1 (268) 462 4703
MWO Tel.: +1 (268) 462 3229

Fax: +1 (268) 462 4606
Volcano Watch Contact List Argentina 1
ARGENTINA
Volcano observatory Servicio Geológico y Minero Tel.: +54 (11) 4349 3176/3125
or authority Argentino E-mail: olapi22@yahoo.com.ar
(SEGEMAR) meliss@minplan.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (11) 4349 3196
FIR EZEIZA
ACC Tel.: +54 (11) 4480 2222/2542

AFTN: SAEZZRZX
Fax: +54 (11) 4480 2397
MWO AEROPARQUE Tel./Fax: +54 (11) 4514 1612

AFTN: SABEYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omaaer@smn.gov.ar
FIR CORDOBA
ACC Tel.: +54 (351) 433 5350

AFTN: SACOZRZX
E-mail: acccba@hotmail.com
accadmcba@gmail.com
Fax: +54 (351) 475 6488
MWO CORDOBA Tel.: + 54 (351) 476 3882/6427

AFTN: SACOYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omacba@smn.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (351) 475 3882
FIR MENDOZA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (261) 448 7486

AFTN: SAMEZRZX
MWO MENDOZA Tel./Fax: +54 (261) 448 7468

AFTN: SAMEYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omadoz@smn.gov.ar
FIR RESISTENCIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (362) 444 0939

AFTN: SAREZRZX
E-mail: maban@anac.gov.ar
2 Argentina Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
MWO RESISTENCIA Tel.: +54 (362) 443 6278

AFTN: SAREYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omasis@smn.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (362) 443 6285
FIR COMODORO RIVADAVIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (297) 454 8375

AFTN: SAVCZRZX
MWO COMODORO RIVADAVIA Tel./Fax: +54 (297) 454 8018

AFTN: SAVCYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omacrv@smn.gov.ar
NOF EZEIZA Tel./Fax: +54 (11) 4480 2260

AFTN: SAEZYNYX
E-Mail: notamezeiza@yahoo.com.ar
dianac@anac.gov.ar
Volcano Watch Contact List Australia 1
AUSTRALIA
Volcano observatory Bureau of Meteorology HQ Tel.: +61 (3) 9669 4586

or authority Melbourne Fax: +61 (3) 9669 4695
Australian Geological Survey Tel.: +61 (2) 6249 9377

Organization E-mail: wjohnson@agso.gov.au
Fax: +61 (2) 6249 9986
FIR BRISBANE
MWO Tel.: +61 (8) 8920 3830

+61 (8) 8920 3833
AFTN: YPDMYMYX
Fax: +61 (8) 8927 9276
+61 (8) 8920 3829
ACC Tel.: +61 (7) 3866 3224

AFTN: YBBBZRZX
Fax: +61 (7) 3866 3257
NOF BRISBANE AFTN: YBBBYNYX

Fax: +61 (7) 3866 3553
Volcano Watch Contact List Bolivia 1
BOLIVIA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR LA PAZ
ACC Tel./Fax: +591 (2) 281 0203

AFTN: SLLPZRZX
MWO LA PAZ Tel.: +591 (2) 2114232

AFTN: +591 (2) 212 4129
SLLPYMYX
E-mail: ovmbolivia@yahoo.es
Fax: +591 (2) 231 6686
NOF LA PAZ Tel.:/Fax: +591 (2) 231 6686

Ext. 152
AFTN: SLLPYNYX
E-mail: aisbolivia@yahoo.es
Volcano Watch Contact List Brazil 1
BRAZIL
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR AMAZONICA
ACC Tel.: +55 (92) 3652 5318

AFTN: SBAZZRZX
SBAZZQZX
E-mail: accaz@cidacta4.decea.gov.br
Fax: +55 (92) 3652 5371
MWO MANAUS/CINDACTA IV Tel.: +55 (92) 652 5375

AFTN: SBMUYFTH
E-mail: cmv-az@cindacta4.decea.gov.br
FIR BRASILIA
ACC Tel.: +55 (61) 3364 8404

AFTN: SBBRZRZX
Fax: +55 (61) 3364 8418
MWO BRASILIA/CINDACTA I Tel.: +55 (61) 3364 8358

AFTN: SBBSYMYX
E-mail: cmv-bs@cindacta1.aer.mil.br
FIR RECIFE
ACC Tel.: +55 (81) 3462 2742

AFTN: SBRFZRZX
Fax: +55 (81) 3462 4927
MWO RECIFE/CINDACTA III Tel.: +55 (81) 2129 8093

+55 (81) 2129 8094
AFTN: SBREYMYX
E-mail: cmv-re@cindacta3.aer.mil.br
FIR ATLANTICO
ACC Tel.: +55 (81) 3343 6215

AFTN: SBAOZRZX

+55 (81) 2129 8094
AFTN: SBREYMYX
2 Brazil Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
FIR CURITIBA
ACC Tel./Fax: +55 (41) 3356 3475

+55 (41) 3251 5342
AFTN: SBCWZRZX
MWO CURITIBA/CINDACTA II Tel.: +55 (41) 3356 6216

+55 (41) 3251 5357
AFTN: SBCWYMYX
E-mail: cmv-cw@cindacta2.aer.mil.br
NOF BRASILIA Tel./Fax: +55 (61) 364 8353

AFTN: SBRJYNYX
E-mail: nofbrazil@cindacta1.aer.mil.br
Volcano Watch Contact List Cameroon 1
CAMEROON
Volcano observatory EKONA Tel.: +237 33 32 2172

or authority Focal point may be contacted E-mail: b.ateba@yahoo.com
24h/24 and 7d/7
Mr. Ateba Bekoa
Mme Ngwa Caroline
ACC BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 06 992 0433

AFTN: FCCCZQZX, FCBBZTZX
E-mail: ccrbrazzaville@yahoo.fr
FIR BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 810 479

+242 815 151
AFTN: FCCCZQZX
Fax: +242 810 459
FIC DOUALA Tel: +237 33 42 4428

AFTN: FKKDYDYX
MET DOUALA Tel.: +237 33 42 4428

AFTN: FKKDYMYX
E-mail: cmpdla@yahoo.fr
Fax: +237 33 42 7122
MWO BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: 237 42 03 785

AFTN FCBBYMYX
E-mail: cvmbrazza@yahoo.fr
NOF BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 05 547 8182

AFTN: FCCCYNYX
Volcano Watch Contact List Canada 1
CANADA
Volcano observatory Geological Survey of Canada Tel.: +1( 604) 666 9772
or authority Contact: Dr. Catherine Hickson General phone no.:
+1 (604) 666 0529
E-mail: chickson@ nrcan.gc.ca
Fax: +1 (604) 666 7507
FIR EDMONTON
ACC Tel.: +1 (780) 890 8397

AFTN: CZEGZQZX
Fax: +1 (780) 890 8011
MWO Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR MONCTON
ACC Tel.: +1 (506) 867 7173

AFTN: CZQMZQZX
Fax: +1 (506) 867 7180
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR MONTREAL
ACC Tel.: +1 (514) 633 3365

AFTN: CZULZQZX
Fax: +1 (514) 633 3043
Back-up (OSS) Tel.: +1 (514) 633 3211

Fax: +1 (514) 633 2873
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR TORONTO
ACC Tel.: +1 (905) 676 4509

AFTN: CZYZZQZX
Fax: +1 (905) 676 3121
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
2 Canada Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
FIR WINNIPEG
ACC Tel.: +1 (204) 983 8338

AFTN: CZWGZQZX
Fax: +1 (204) 984 0030
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR VANCOUVER
ACC Tel.: +1 (604)586-4500

AFTN: CZVRZQZX
Fax: +1 (604) 586-4502
Back-up (OSS) Tel.: +1 (604)586-4590

Fax: +1 (604) 586-4597
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR GANDER DOMESTIC AND

OCEANIC
ACC Tel.: +1 (709) 651-5207

AFTN: CZQXZQZX
Fax: +1 (709) 651-5234
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
Civil Aviation Contingency Tel.: +1 (613) 992 6853

Operations (CACO) +1 (877) 992 6853
AFTN: CYHQYAYB
Fax: +1 (613) 993 7768
NOF NAV CANADA Tel.: +1 (613) 248-4087

AFTN: CYHQNOCX
Fax: +1 (613) 248-3983
Volcano Watch Contact List Cape Verde 1
CAPE VERDE
Volcano observatory SAO VINCENTE Tel.: +238 232 6622

or authority Focal point may be contacted E-mail: brunofaria@sapo.cv
24h/24 and 7d/7 Fax: +238 232 4002
Faria Bruno
FIR SAL OCEANIC Tel.: +238 2433 3970

Fax: +238 2411730
ACC SAL Tel.: +238 241 1730

AFTN: GVSCYCYX
E-mail: atcontrol@asa.cv
Fax: +238 241 1219
MWO SAL Tel.: +238 241 1371

AFTN: GVACYMYX
E-mail: dpa.inmg@gmail.com
NOF SAL Tel: +238 241 2502

AFTN: GVACYNYX
Fax: +238 241 3336
Volcano Watch Contact List Chile 1
CHILE
Volcano observatory Southern Andes Volcano Tel.: +56 (45) 270 700
or authority Observatory (SAVO) Mobile: 09 643 0245
E-mail: hmoreno@sernageomin.cl
dvasualto@sernageomin.cl
Fax: +55 (92) 625 0371
SERNAGEOMIN, Tel.: +56 (2) 737 5050

Santiago Mobile 09 649 5377
E-mail: jnaranjo@sernageomin.cl
josenaranjo@manquehue.net
Fax: +56 (2) 737 9253
FIR ANTOFAGASTA
ACC Tel.: +56 (55) 227 944, Ext. 1425

appantofagasta@dgac.cl
AFTN: SCFAZRZX
MWO ANTOFAGASTA Tel.: +56 (55) 227 944, Ext.

1421/1460/1466
AFTN: SCFAYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: cmrnorte@dgac.cl
jaravena@dgac.cl..
Internet: www.dimetchi.cl
Fax: +56 (55) 225 022
FIR SANTIAGO
ACC Tel.: +56 (2) 767 2001

+56 (2) 436 3004
AFTN: SCELZRZX
E-mail: cta.accu@dgac.cl
cta_acol@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 767 1636
MWO SANTIAGO Tel.: +56 (2) 601 9214

+56 (2) 436 3224
+56 (2) 436 3435
AFTN: SCZZMAMX
SCELYMYX
E-mail: metaer@meteochile.cl
bcoopmet@meteochile.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 601 9214
FIR PUERTO MONTT
ACC Tel.: +56 (65) 486 234/6

AFTN: SCTEZRZX
E-Mail: evasquez@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (65) 486 298
2 Chile Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
MWO PUERTO MONTT Tel.: +56 (65) 486 225/6

AFTN: SCTEYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: meteozonasur@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (65) 486 226
FIR PUNTA ARENAS
ACC Tel/Fax: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5414, 5474

AFTN: SCCIZRZX
E-mail: fortiz@dgac.cl
MWO PUNTA ARENAS Tel.: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5423/5464
AFTN: SCCIYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: meteoparenas@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5464
NOF SANTIAGO Tel: +56 (2) 436 3227

AFTN: SCELZPZX
E-Mail: operaciones_amb@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 601 9366
Volcano Watch Contact List China 1
CHINA
Volcano observatory Heilongjiang Wudalianchi Volcanic Tel.: +86 (10) 8801 5518
or authority Monitoring Observatory Fax: +86 (10) 6821 0995
Beijing Telex: 085 222 351 SSB CN
FIR BEIJING
General Dispatching Tel.: +86 (10) 6401 2907

Office AFTN: ZBBBZGZX
Fax: +86 (10) 6513 5983
MWO Tel.: +86 (10) 6459 2565

AFTN: ZBAAYMYX
Fax: +86 (10) 6459 6414
NOF Tel.: +86 (10) 6733 7244

AFTN: ZBBBYNYX
Fax: +86 (10) 6733 7244
Volcano Watch Contact List Colombia 1
COLOMBIA
Volcano observatory INGEOMINAS, Manizales Tel.: +57 (68) 843 020

or authority E-mail: cgar/on@ingeomin.gov.co
Fax: +57 (68) 843 018
INGEOMINAS, Pasto Tel.: +57 (27) 314 752

+57 (27) 310 514
+57 (27) 312 595
E-mail: ovt@ingeominas.gov.co
Fax: +57 (27) 310 514
INGEOMINAS, Popayán Tel.: +57 (28) 242 341

+57 (28) 242 057
+57 (28) 240 210
Fax: +57 (28) 241 255
FIR BARRANQUILLA
ACC Tel.: +57 (5) 334 8075

+57 (5) 334 8503
AFTN: SKBQZQZX
E-mail: Maritza.lopez@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (5) 334 8503
MWO BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 413 8792

+57 (1) 266 2481
AFTN: SKBOYMYX
E-mail: fhidalgo@ideam.gov.co
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8440
FIR BOGOTA
ACC Tel.: +57 (1) 413 9998

+57 (1) 266 3460
+57 (1) 413 5445
AFTN: SKBOZQZX
E-mail: jcramirez@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (1) 413 5376
MWO BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 413 8792

+57 (1) 266 2481
AFTN: SKBOYMYX
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8440
NOF BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 266 2552

AFTN: SKBOYNYX
E-mail: ais@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8631
Volcano Watch Contact List Comoros 1
COMOROS
Volcano observatory Observatoire volcanologique Tel.: +269 744187

or authority du Karthala Fax: +269 744189
Moroni
FIR ANTANANARIVO Tel.: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMIYKYX
Fax: +261 2258125
ACC Tel.: +261 2258125

AFTN: FMMIZIZX/FMMIZQZX
MET Tel.: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMIYYMYX
E-mail: meteoprevi@asecna.mg
Fax: 261 2258115
NOF Tel: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMMYNYX
E-Mail: bni@asecna.mg
Fax: +261 2258115
Volcano Watch Contact List Costa Rica 1
COSTA RICA
Volcano observatory Observatorio Vulcanológico y Tel.: +506 261 0781

or authority Sismológico de Costa Rica +506 261 0611
(OVSICORI-UNA) +506 277 3304
Heredia +506 277 3306
E-mail: ovsicori@.una.ac.cr
Fax: +506 261 0303
Observatorio Sismológico y Tel.: +506 257 4220

Vulcanológico de Arenal y Fax: +506 695 5033
Miravalles
San José
Chiripa Site Tel.: +506 695 6522

E-mail: gainduni@cariari.ucr.ac.cr (jefe)
wtaylor@cariari.ucr.ac.cr
Fax: +506 695 5193
FIR CENTRAL AMERICAN
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
Telex: 1523 Ho Cable Dirga
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 233 1111 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via National ATS/MET units

of Alajuela/Intl. Juan Santamaría Airport
Meteorological Office:
Tel.:+ 506 441 2398
Fax: +506 442 7036
AFTN: MROCYMYX
AIS
Tel.: +506 443 3170
AFTN: MROCYOYX
Fax: +506 441 4781
NOF TEGUCIGALPA Tel.: +504 233 1141/42/43

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Cuba 1
CUBA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO : Tel/Fax: (53) 7 642 6168

AFTN: MUHAYMYX
E-mail: meteof@aeronav.ecasa.avianet.cu
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Democratic Republic of the Congo 1
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Volcano observatory Observatoire Volcanologique de Tel.: +243 0 997747150

or authority Goma (O.V.G.) a Goma Nord-Kivu +243 0 853111028
E-mail: yaliremat@yahoo.fr
FIR KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

AFTN: FZABZIZX
ACC KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

+243 12 8845363
AFTN: FZABZRZX
Fax: +243 12 8846540
MWO KINSHASA Tel.: +243 990545307

+243 999991610
AFTN: FZAAYMYX
E-mail: rva_meteo@yahoo.fr
NOF KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

AFTN: FZAZYNYX
Fax: +243 12 8046540
E-mail: regiedesvoiesaeriennes@yahoo.fr
Volcano Watch Contact List Dominican Republic 1
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Volcano observatory Observatorio u Organismo de Tel.:

or authority Vulcanologia AFTN:
E-mail:
Fax:
FIR SANTO DOMINGO
ACC Tel.: +1 809 549 0692

AFTN: MDCSZQZX
E-mail: dgta@idac.gov.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0692
MWO Tel.: +1 809 549 1291, Ext. 261

AFTN: MDSDYMYX
E-mail: onametaila85@yahoo.com
Internet: www.ornamet.gob.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0256
NOF OFC NOTAM INTL Tel.: +1 809 549 0095

AFTN: MDSD YNYX
E-mail: ais@idac.gov.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0095
Volcano Watch Contact List Ecuador 1
ECUADOR
Volcano observatory Instituto Geofisico, Quito Tel.: +593 (2) 222 5655
or authority +593 (2) 222 5627
E-mail: geofisico@igepn.edu.ec
geofisico@accessinter.net
http://www.igepn.edu.ec
Fax: +593 (2) 256 7847
FIR GUAYAQUIL
ACC Tel.: +593 (4) 228 2851

AFTN: SEGUZQZX
E-mail: accye@dgac.gov.ec
Fax: 593 (4) 239 6073
MWO GUAYAQUIL Tel.: +593 (4) 239 2712

AFTN: SEGUYMYX
E-mail: meteorologiagye@dgac.gov.ec
mortiz@dgac.gov.ec
Fax: +593 (4) 228 3748
NOF GUAYAQUIL Tel.FAX: +593 (4) 228 5661

AFTN: SEGUYNYX
E-mail: notam_intl_gye@hotmail.com
Volcano Watch Contact List El Salvador 1
EL SALVADOR
Volcano observatory Servicio National de Estudios Tel.: +(503) 2267-9766

or authority Territoriales (SNET) Internet: www.snet.gob.sv
E-mail: descobar@snet.gob.sv
Fax: +(503) 2267 9537
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 2 331 111 (24 hrs)
AFTN: +504 233 7114 (Till 2200Z)
Fax: MHTGYMYX
Telex: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units

of San Salvador/Ilopango Intl
OMA: Tel.: +503 295 0304

+503 295 0626
Fax: +503 295 0304
E-mail: dgrnr@es.com.sv
AIS: Tel.: +503 295 0433
San Salvador/El Salvador Intl
OMA: Tel.: +503 339 9435
+503 339 9424
Fax: +503 339 9435
AIS: Tel.: +503 339 9455

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Eritrea 1
ERITREA
Volcano observatory University of Asmara Geophysics Tel.: +291 1 161926

or authority Section Fax: +291 1 162236
FIR ASMARA
ACC Tel.: +291 1 182 752

Fax: +291 1 181 255
Telex: HHASZQZQ
MWO Tel.: +291 1 182 933
NOF ASMARA AFTN: HHASYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Ethiopia 1
ETHIOPIA
Volcano observatory Geophysics Observatory Tel.: +251 1 17253

or authority Addis Ababa University Fax: +251 1 552112
FIR ADDIS ABABA
ACC Tel.: +251 1 180789

AFTN: HAAAZQZX
Fax: +251 1 612533
Telex: 21162 Civilair Addis
MWO Tel.: +251 1 180342

+251 1 512299
AFTN: HAABYMYX
Fax: +251 1 517066
Telex: 21474 T-MET-ET
NOF ADDIS ABABA AFTN: HAABYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List France 1
FRANCE
Volcano observatory Observatoire volcanologique Tel.: +33 (1) 435 49126

or authority Institut de physique du +33 (1) 442 72400
globe de Paris +33 (1) 442 73467
Internet: http://volcano.ipgp.jussieu.fr
E-mail: cheminee@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Fax: +33 (1) 442 72401
UIR FRANCE
ACC Tel.: +33 (1) 69 57 66 61

AFTN: LFFFZQZX
Fax: +33 (1) 69 57 66 69
MWO Tel.: +33 (5) 61 07 82 30

AFTN: LFPWYMYX
Fax: +33 (5) 61 07 82 54
FIR BORDEAUX
ACC Tel.: +33 (5) 56 55 62 52

AFTN: LFBBZQZX
Fax: +33 (5) 56 55 62 57
MWO Tel.: +33 (5) 57 29 11 39

AFTN: LFBDYMYX
Fax: +33 (5) 57 29 11 35
FIR BREST
ACC Tel.: +33 (2) 98 37 34 36

AFTN: LFRRZQZX
Fax: +33 (2) 98 37 34 94
MWO Tel.: +33 (2) 99 65 22 42

AFTN: LFRNYMYX
Fax: +33 (2) 99 65 22 49
FIR PARIS
ACC Tel.: +33 (1) 69 57 66 61

AFTN: LFFFZQZX
Fax: +33 (1) 69 57 66 69
MWO Tel.: +33 (1) 45 56 72 45

AFTN: LFPSYMYX
Fax: +33 (1) 45 56 72 46
FIR REIMS
2 France Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
ACC Tel.: +33 (3) 26 84 62 32

AFTN: LFEEZQZX
Fax: +33 (3) 26 84 62 45
MWO Tel.: +33 (3) 88 40 42 77

AFTN: LFSTYMYX
Fax: +33 (3) 88 67 84 84
FIR MARSEILLE
Tel.: +33 (4) 42 33 76 76

AFTN: LFMMZQZX
Fax: +33 (4) 42 33 79 89
MWO Tel.: +33 (4) 42 95 90 43

AFTN: LFMLYMYX
Fax: +33 (4) 42 95 90 39
NOF BORDEAUX Fax: +33 (5) 57 92 57 99

Volcano Watch Contact List French Antilles (France) 1
FRENCH ANTILLES (FRANCE)
Volcano observatory GUADELOUPE Tel.: +590 991 133

or authority Observatoire volcanologique de la E-mail: komorow@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Soufrière Fax: +590 991 134
MARTINIQUE Tel.: +596 784 141

Observatoire volcanologique de la E-mail: viode@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Montagne Pelée Fax: +596 558 080
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
Telex: CIVILAV TRINIDAD
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727
Telex: 25311 WG
NOF PIARCO AFTN: TTPPYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List French Guiana (France) 1
FRENCH GUIANA (FRANCE)
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR ROCHAMBEAU
ACC Tel.: +594 35 93 06

AFTN: S000ZQZX
E-mail: gilles.esser@aviation-civile.gouv.fr
Fax: +594 35 93 98
MWO CVM Rochambeau Tel.: +594 35 35 35

AFTN: SOCAYMYX
E-mail: philippe.livenais@meteo.fr
Fax: +594 35 60 89
NOF ROCHAMBEAU Tel.: +594 35 93 08

AFTN: SOOYNYX
Fax: +594 30 41 24
Volcano Watch Contact List Greece 1
GREECE
Volcano observatory Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Tel.: +30 31 998475

or authority Faculty of Science, School of E-mail: fytikas@geo.auth.gr
Geology Fax: +30 31 998482
Institute for the Study and Monitoring Tel.: +30 28 624065

of the Santorini Volcano E-mail: ismosav@otenet.gr
(ISMOSAV) Internet: http://www.santonet.gr/volcano
Fax: +30 28 624065
NOF ATHINAI AFTN: LGGGYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Grenada 1
GRENADA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (473) 444-4114

Fax: +1 (473) 444-4838
MWO Tel.: +1 (473) 444-4142

Fax +1 (473) 444-1574
Volcano Watch Contact List Guatemala 1
GUATEMALA
Volcano observatory INSIVUMEH Sección Vulcanología Tel.: +502 331 4967

or authority Ciudad de Guatemala +502 331 9183
+502 332 4741
Fax: +502 331 5005
ACC* Tel./Fax: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 233 1111 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs, request
transmission to MET office)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units of Guatemala/

La Aurora Intl
AIS: Tel.: +502 331 5484 (24 hours)
OMA: Tel.: +502 331 4897

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Guyana 1
GUYANA
Volcano observatory Guyana Geology and Mines Tel.: +592 (2) 53047
or authority Commission E-mail: ggmc@sdnp.org.gy
Fax: +592 (2) 53047
FIR GEORGETOWN
ACC GEORGETOWN Tel.: +592 261 2245

AFTN: SYCJZQZX
Fax: +592 261 2279
MWO TIMEHRI Tel.: +592 261 3065

AFTN: SYCJYMYX
Fax: +592 261 2284
E-mail s.h.williams@hydromet-gv
NOF TIMEHRI Tel.: +592 261 2269

AFTN: SYCJYNYX
Fax: +592 261 2279
E-mail ais@gcaa-gy.org
Volcano Watch Contact List Honduras 1
HONDURAS
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC Tegucigalpa Tel.: (504) 234 3358

(504) 234 3360 ext. 1310/1314
AFTN MHCCZQZX
Fax: (504) 234 2507
MWO Tegucigalpa Tel: (504) 2331 111/2349

500/2331114MHTGYMYX
AFTN: met_aerohonduras@smn.gob.hn
E-mail: smn.honduras@gmail.com
jefatura@smn.gob.hm
Internet: www.smn.gob.hn
Fax: (504) 233 8075/234 9500
NOF Tegucigalpa Tel.:/Fax: (504) 234 3360 ext. 1271/1359

AFTN: MHTG YNYX
E-mail: notam@cocesna.org
Volcano Watch Contact List Iceland 1
ICELAND
Volcano observatory Dr. Sara Barsotti Tel.: +354 522 6162

or authority Icelandic MET Office E-mail: sara@vedur.is
Department of Monitoring and Fax: +354 522 6001
Forecasting
Reykjavik
FIR REYKJAVIK
ACC Tel.: +354 424 4141

E-mail: atc@isavia.is
Fax: +354 569 4200
MWO Tel.: +354 522 6000

AFTN: BIRKYMYX
E-mail: operator@vedur.is
Fax: +354 522 6001
NOF REYKJAVIK Tel.: +354 424 4294

AFTN: BIRKYNYX
E-mail: notam@isavia.is
Fax: N/A
Volcano Watch Contact List Île de la Réunion (France) 1
ILE DE LA RÉUNION (FRANCE)

or authority du Piton de la Fournaise E-mail: Thomas.Staudacher@univ-reunion.fr
Fax: 262 591204
FIR ANTANANARIVO
ACC Tel.: +261 2022 48098, Ext. 302/303

+261 2022 32896
Fax: ASEMAD 22286
Telex:
MWO Tel.: +261 2022 48098, Ext. 312

Telex: ASEMAD 22286
FIR MAURITIUS
ACC Tel.: +230 637 3531

+230 637 4014
AFTN: FIMPZTZX
Fax: +230 637 3164
Telex: 4896 DCA MAU IW
MWO Tel.: +230 686 1031 (office hours)

+230 637 3530 (airport)
AFTN: FIMPYMYX
Fax: +230 686 1033
Telex: 4722 METEO IW
FIR SAINT DENIS-RÉUNION
ATS unit Tel.: +262 930 000

AFTN: FMEEYAYX
Fax: +262 930 013
MET unit Tel.: +262 280 091

Fax: +262 211 972
Main MET Office Tel.: +262 931 100

AFTN: FMEEYMYX
Fax: +262 931 148
NOF ANTANANARIVO AFTN: FMMMYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Indonesia 1
INDONESIA
Volcano observatory Volcanological Survey of Indonesia, Tel.: +62 22 72606

or authority Bandung +62 22 771 402
E-mail: vsimvo@ibm.net
Fax: +62 22 702761
Telex: 73 28337 SDM BD
FIR JAKARTA
ACC Tel.: +62 21 550 6178

AFTN: WIIIZQZX
Fax: +62 21 550 1129
Telex: 44946 PBSH IA
MWO Tel.: +62 21 550 6116

AFTN: WIIIYMYX
FIR UJUNG PANDANG
ACC Tel.: +62 411 510 253

AFTN: WAAAZRZX
Telex: 71434 PAPHND IA
MWO Tel.: +62 411 510 252

AFTN: WAAAYMYX
Fax: +62 411 510 587
NOF JAKARTA AFTN: WIIXYNYX

Fax: +62 21 550 1129
Volcano Watch Contact List Italy 1
ITALY
Volcano observatory VESUVIUS

or authority Prof. Giovanni Macedonio Tel.: +39 (081) 6108 111
Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e +39 (081) 6108 300
Vulcanologia (INGV) E-mail: macedonio@ov.ingv.it
Osservatorio Vesuviano Fax: +39 (081) 6100 811
Naples
ETNA
Dr. Alessandro Bonaccorso Tel.: +39 (095) 7165 800
Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e E-mail: bonaccorso@ct.ingv.it
Vulcanologia (INGV) Fax: +39 (095) 435 801
Catania
STROMBOLI +39 (06) 6518 601

Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Tel.: chiarabba @ingv.it
Vulcanolgia (INGV) E-mail: amato@ingv.it
Rome Fax: +39 (06) 6504 1181
FIR ITALIA
ACC Tel.: +39 (06) 7908 6260/6542

AFTN: LIRRZRZX
Fax: +39 (06) 7908 6544
Telex: 62 2680
MWO Tel.: +39 (02) 7390 4624

E-mail: cmrwatch@meteoam.it
AFTN: LIMMYMYX
Fax: +39 (02) 7390 4625
NOF ROMA Tel.: +39 (06) 7989 7019

+39 (06) 7934 0585
E-mail: nof@enav.it
AFTN: LIIAYNYX
Fax: +39 (06) 7989 7011
Telex: 620136 NOF 1
Volcano Watch Contact List Jamaica 1
JAMAICA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO Tel: +1 (876) 924 8055

AFTN: MKJPYMYX
E-mail: metja.nmc@infochan.com
metoffice@cwjamica.com
Internet: www.metservice.gov.jm
Fax: +1 (876) 924 8670
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Japan 1
JAPAN
Volcano observatory Japan Meteorological Agency Tel.: +81 (3) 3284 1749
or authority (JMA) E-mail: vaac-adm@eqvol2.kishou.go.jp
Tokyo Fax: +81 (3) 3212 3648
MWO Japan Meteorological Agency Tel.: +81 (3) 3211 4668

(JMA) AFTN: RJTDYMYX
Tokyo Fax: +81 (3) 3211 4668
FIR FUKUOKA
ACC SAPPORO Tel.: +81 (11) 787 4027

AFTN RJCGZQZG
Fax: +81 (11) 784 7092
TOKYO Tel.: +81 (42) 992 1318

AFTN: RJTGZQZG
Fax: +81 (42) 994-0942
FUKUOKA Tel.: +81 (92) 607 9974

AFTN: RJDGZQZG
Fax: +81 (92) 607 7307
NAHA Tel.: +81 (98) 858 8206

AFTN: RORGZQZG
Fax: +81 (98) 858 7427
NOF NARITA AFTN: RJAAYNYX

Fax: +81 (476) 33 5509
Volcano Watch Contact List Kenya 1
KENYA
Volcano observatory Geology Department Tel.: +254 (20) 444 9004

or authority Nairobi University Fax: +254 (20) 444 9539
FIR NAIROBI
ACC Tel.: +254 (20) 824 700

+254 (20) 824 566
AFTN: HKJKYNYX
Fax: +254 (20) 824 719
MWO Tel.: +254 (20) 822 245

AFTN: HKJKYMYX
Fax: +254 (20) 822 003
NOF NAIROBI AFTN: HKJKYNYX

Fax: +254 (20) 824 716
Volcano Watch Contact List Mexico 1
MEXICO
Volcano observatory Centro Nacional de Prevención Tel.: +52 (55) 5606 7956
or authority de Desastres E-mail: monitoreo@cenapred.unam.mx
(CENAPRED) Fax: +52 (55) 5606 1608
Centro Universitario de Tel.: +52 (312) 316 1137

Investigaciónes en Ciencias E-mail: galindo@ucol.mx
del Ambiente, Fax: +52 (312) 316-1137
Universidad de Colima
Instituto de Geofisica, Tel.: +52 (55) 5622-4098, Ext. 15

UNAM E-mail: sdelacrr@georfcu.unam.mx
Observatorio Vulcanológico, Tel.: +52 (312) 316-1134

Universidad de Colima E-mail: tonatiuh@cgic.ucol.mx
Fax +52 (312) 316-1134
ACC MEXICO Tel.: +52 (55) 5726 1671

AFTN: MMMXYMYT
Fax: +52 (55) 5726 1674
E-mail: centro_mexico@yahoo.com
MWO Tel.: +52 (55) 5802 8520

AFTN: MMMXYMYX
E-mail: capma@sct.gob.mx
Internet: www.capma.com
ACC MERIDA Tel.: +52 (999) 946 1347

AFTN: MMMDXTYA
Fax +52 (999) 946-1327
E-mail: centromerida@hotmail.com
ACC MAZATLAN Tel./Fax: +52 (669) 981 1063

AFTN: MMMZNMXO
E-mail: josegalindo@hotmail.com
ACC MONTERREY Tel./Fax: +52 (81) 8369 0883

AFTN: MMMYXTYA
Fax: +52 (81) 8369-0950
E-mail: Felipe1822@ yahoo.com.mx
NOF MEXICO Tel./Fax: +52 (55) 5786 5519

AFTN: MMMXYNYX
E-mail: Ais_pcr@sct.gob.mx
Volcano Watch Contact List Montserrat (United Kingdom) 1
MONTSERRAT (UNITED KINGDOM)
Volcano observatory Montserrat Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1* (664)** 491 5647
or authority +1 (664) 491 0002
E-mail: mvomail@mvo.ms
Fax: +1 (664) 491 2423
from 0600 to 1800 hrs — Tel.: +1 (664) 491 5647

Bramble Airport Fax: +1 (664) 491 2423
British Geological Survey Tel.: +44 (115) 936 3100

E-mail: u.name@bgs.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (115) 936 3200
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727
Telex: 25311 WG
NOF PORT OF SPAIN Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4128

+1 (868) 625 9843
AFTN: TTPPYNYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 1716
* For Canada, United States and the Caribbean only.

** Or 868.
Volcano Watch Contact List Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands) 1
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (NETHERLANDS)
Volcano observatory Tel.:

or authority E-Mail:
Fax:
FIR CURACAO Tel.:

E-Mail:
Fax:
MWO WILLEMSTAD Tel.: 599 9 839 3360

AFTN TNCCYMYX
E-Mail: cur-met@meteo.an
Internet: www.meteo.an
Fax: 599 9 869 2699
NOF Tel.: 599 9 839 3510

E-Mail: AISNA@naatc.an
Fax: 599 9 868 3012
Volcano Watch Contact List New Zealand 1
NEW ZEALAND
Volcano observatory Wairakei Research Centre Tel.: +64 (7) 374 8211
or authority Fax: +64 (7) 374 8199
FIR NEW ZEALAND
ACC Tel.: +64 (3) 358 1694

AFTN: NZCHZRZX
Fax: +64 (3) 358 9192
MWO Tel.: +64 (4) 470 0816

AFTN: NZKLYMYX
Fax: +64 (4) 470 0801
FIR AUCKLAND OCEANIC
ACC Tel.: +64 (9) 275 9817

AFTN: NZZOZQZX
Fax: +64 (9) 275 3627
MWO Tel.: +64 (4) 470 0801

AFTN: NZKLYMYX
Fax: +64 (4) 470 0801
NOF CHRISTCHURCH Tel.: +64 (3) 358 1688

AFTN: NZCHYNYX
Fax: +64 (3) 358 9192
Volcano Watch Contact List Nicaragua 1
NICARAGUA
Volcano observatory Dirección General del Instituto Tel.: +505 (2) 492 757
or authority Nicaragüense de Estudios +505 (2) 492 759
Territoriales (INETER), +505 (2) 496 986
Managua E-mail: ineter.disup@netport.com.ni
Fax: +505 (2) 491 890
Dirección de Meteorología Tel.: +505 (2) 492 755

E-mail: metineter@ibw.com.ni
Fax: +505 (2) 492 755
Oficina MET (Aeropuerto) Tel.: +505 (2) 331 321

E-mail: metsinop@ibw.com.ni
aeronautica@met.ineter.gob.ni
Dirección de Vulcanología Tel.: +505 (2) 492 761

+505 (2) 496 987
Fax: +505 (2) 491 082
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 233 1111 (24 hrs)

+504 234 9499 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units of Managua/Oma

Tel.: +505 233 1925
+505 233 1321 (MET)
Fax: +505 233 1610
AIS (airport)
Fax: +505 233 1765

+504 233 1349
+504 233 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Pakistan 1
PAKISTAN
Volcano observatory Director, Geophysical Centre Tel.: +92 (81) 853 032
International Airways Volcano Watch Officer Tel.: +92 (21) 457 91300
+92 (21) 457 91302
Fax: +92 (21) 921 8282
+92 (21) 811 2885
NOF KARACHI AFTN: OPKCYNYX

Telex: CIVILDROME KARACHI
Volcano Watch Contact List Panama 1
PANAMA
Volcano observatory Instituto de Geociencias Tel.: +(507) 523 2071

or authority +(507) 523 2072
+(507) 269 5744
E-mail: igc2@ancon.up.ac.pa
Fax: +(507) 263 7671
FIR PANAMA
ACC Tel.: +(507) 501 9807

AFTN: MPPCICPX
MPZLZQZX
E-mail: mailto@aeronautica.gob.pa
edgarcia@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 501 9849/(507) 6393 0964
MWO PANAMA Tel: +(507) 238 2611/2650

AFTN: MPTOYMYX
E-mail: meteortoc@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 238 4678
NOF PANAMA Tel. +(507) 238 2615,/2616

AFTN: MPTOYNYX
E-mail: aisnof@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 238 2617
Volcano Watch Contact List Papua New Guinea 1
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Volcano observatory Rabaul Volcano Observatory Tel.: +675 982 1699

or authority E-mail: rvo@global.net.pg
Fax: +675 982 1004
FIR PORT MORESBY
ACC Tel.: +675 325 0931

+675 325 2160
AFTN: AYPMZRZX
Fax: +675 325 4094
FIC Tel.: +675 324 4821

+675 325 6787
AFTN: AYPMYSYX
Fax: +675 325 4094
MWO Tel.: +675 325 2788

+675 325 5544
+675 325 2755
AFTN: AYPMYMYX
E-mail: facilities@pngmet.gov.pg
Fax: +675 325 5201
+675 325 2740
NOF PORT MORESBY Tel: +675 324 4724

AFTN: AYPMYNYX
Fax: +675 323 9885
Volcano Watch Contact List Paraguay 1
PARAGUAY
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR ASUNCIÓN
ACC Tel.: +595 (21) 646 082

AFTN: SGASZRZX
SGZZMAMX
E-Mail: acc_sgas@dinac.gov.py
Fax: +595 (21) 646 081
MWO ASUNCIÓN Tel.: +595 (21) 646 095

AFTN: SGASYMYX
SGZZMAMX
E-Mail: aeronautica_dmh@dinac.gov.py
Fax.: +595 (21) 646 095
NOF ASUNCIÓN Tel.: +595 (21) 646 952

AFTN: SGASYNYX
SGZZMAMX
E-mail: ais.ad_nof@hotmail.com
Fax: +595 (21) 229 949
Volcano Watch Contact List Peru 1
PERU
Volcano observatory Instituto Geofisico del Perú, Tel./Fax: +51 (54) 251 373
or authority Arequipa E-mail: omacedo@geo.igp.gob.pe
Contact: Mr. Orlando Macedo
Instituto Geofisico del Perú, Tel.: +51 (1) 317 2325

Lima E-mail: enorab@nazca.igp.gob.pe
Contact: Mr. Edmundo Norabuena Fax: +51 (1)317 2321
FIR LIMA-CALLAO
ACC Tel.: +51 (1) 708 1157

+51 (1) 708 1158
AFTN: SPIMZQZX
E-mail: acclima@corpac.gob.pe
jmontalvo@corpac.gob.pe
MWO LIMA-CALLAO Tel.: +51 (1) 708 1181

+51 (1) 708 1180
AFTN: SPZZMAMX
SPIMYMYX
E-mail: pronostico@corpac.gob.pe
Fax: +51 (1) 708 1180
NOF LIMA-CALLAO Tel./Fax: +51 (1) 414 1435

+51 (1) 708 1173
+51 (1) 708 1172
AFTN: SPIMYNYX
SPIMYOYX
E-mail: aisaro@corpac.gob.pe
Fax: +51 (1) 414 1435
Volcano Watch Contact List Philippines 1
PHILIPPINES
Volcano observatory Philippines Institute of Volcanology Tel.: +63 (2) 426 1468 to 1479
or authority and Seismology Fax: +63 (2) 926 3225
+63 (2) 929 8961
FIR MANILA
ACC Tel.: +63 (2) 8799 180 to 183

+63 (2) 759 9643
Tel./Fax: +63 (2) 851 0639
AFTN: RPHIZRZX
FOBS Tel./Fax: +63 (2) 832 3037

AFTN: RPLLYIYX
MWO Aviation Meteorological Service Tel./Fax.: +63 (2) 832 2927

Office (AMSO), +63 (2) 832 3023
Philippines Atmospheric, +63 (2) 832 2596
Geophysical and Astronomical AFTN: RPLLYMYX
Services Administration E-mail: pagasa.naia@pacific.net.ph
(PAGASA)
NOF MANILA AFTN: RPLLYNYX

Fax: +63 (2) 832 3037
Volcano Watch Contact List Portugal 1
PORTUGAL
Volcano observatory AZORES

or authority João Luís Gaspar Tel.: +351 296 650 147
Observatório Vulcanológico da E-mail: jlgaspar@notes.uac.pt
Universidade dos Açores Fax: +351 296 650 142
FIR ST. MARIA OCEANIC Tel.: +351 296 886 299

+351 296 820 400
E-mail: smaoacc@nav.pt
Fax: +351 296 886 863
AFTN: LPPOZOZX
FIR LISBOA
ACC Tel.: +351 218 553 314

Fax: +351 218 553 658
MWO Tel.: +351 218 474 583

E-mail: met.aero@ipma.pt
NOF LISBOA Tel.: +351 218 553 342

Fax: +351 218 553 653
AFTN: LPPPYNYX
Volcano Watch Contact List Puerto Rico 1
PUERTO RICO
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO Tel: +1 (787) 253 4586

AFTN: TJSJYMYX
E-mail: israel.matos@noaa.gov
Fax:
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Russian Federation 1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Volcano observatory KAMCHATKA AND

or authority NORTHERN KURILES
Dr. Olga Girina Tel.: +7 4152 302549
Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption E-mail: girina@kscnet.ru
Response Team (KVERT) Internet: www.kscnet.ru/vs/kvert/index.html
Institute of Volcanology and Fax: +7 4152 302549
Seismology FED RAS
KURILES
Dr. Alexander Rybin Tel: +7 4242 791667
Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption E-mail: rybin@imgg.ru
Response Team (SVERT) Fax: +7 4242 791517
FIR PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
ACC Tel.: + 7 (415) 21 11 696

Fax: + 7 (415) 31 99 395
AFTN UHPPZRZX
MWO Tel.: +1 (907) 271 5102
NOF MOSKVA AFTN: UUUUYNYX

Telex: 411182 NOTAM
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Kitts and Nevis 1
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (869) 472-2750

Fax: +1 (869) 465-9122
MWO Tel.: +1 (869) 469 2749

Fax: +1 (869) 465 9122
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Lucia 1
SAINT LUCIA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (758) 454 6343

Fax: +1 (758) 454 5146
MWO Tel.: +1 (758) 454-6550

E-Mail: tomauguste@yahoo.com
director@slumet.gov.lc
Fax: +1 (758) 454-9705
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (784) 458-4960
MWO Tel./Fax: +1 (784) 458-4477

Volcano Watch Contact List Solomon Islands 1
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Volcano observatory Water and Mineral Resources Tel.: +677 27521/30867

or authority Division, Ministry of Energy, Water Fax: +677 25811
and Minerals
FIR HONIARA
ATS Tel.: +677 36430

+677 36106
+677 36326
AFTN: AGGHYSYX
Fax: +677 36775
MWO Tel.: +677 36309

+677 20046
AFTN: AGGHYMYX
Fax: +677 36618
NOF HONIARA AFTN: AGGHYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Spain 1
SPAIN
Volcano observatory Jesús Gómez González Tel.: +34 91 597 97 54

or authority Subdirector General de Astronomia, E-mail: jggonzalez@fomento.es
Geodesia y Geofisica
Carmen López Moreno Tel.: +34 91 506 12 60

Directora del Observatorio Geofisico E-mail: clmoreno@fomento.es
Central
María José Blanco Sánchez Tel.: +34 922 28 70 66

Directora del Centro Geofisico de E-mail: mjblanco@fomento.es
Canarias
FIR BARCELONA
ACC Tel.: +34 (93) 4 79 71 38

Fax: +34 (93) 370 5250
MWO Tel.: +34 (91) 581 9751

+34 (91) 581 9748
Fax: +34 (91) 581 9743
FIR CANARIAS
ACC Tel./Fax: +34 (928) 577 063
MWO Tel.: +34 (928) 430 603

Fax: +34 (928) 430 607
FIR MADRID
ACC Tel.: +34 (91) 678 5101

Fax: +34 (91) 656 2571
MWO Tel.: +34 (91) 581 9751

+34 (91) 581 9748
Fax: +34 (91) 581 9743
NOF MADRID AFTN: LEANYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Suriname 1
SURINAME
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PARAMARIBO
ACC PARAMARIBO Tel.: +597 325 203

AFTN: SMPMZRZX
E-Mail: atssur@sr.net
Fax: +597 325 453
MWO J.A. PENGEL INTL Tel./Fax: +597 325 206

AFTN: SMZZMAMX
E-Mail: meteozan@yahoo.com
NOF J.A. PENGEL INTL Tel./Fax: +597 325 270

AFTN: SMJPYFYX
E-Mail: aislvd@ surimail.sr
Volcano Watch Contact List Trinidad and Tobago 1
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Volcano observatory Seismic Research Unit Tel.: +1* (868) 662 4659
or authority University of West Indies E-mail: sru@wow.net
St. Augustine Internet: http://www.wow.net/community/sru/
Homepage.htm
Fax: +1 (868) 663 9293
Telex: 294 24520 WG
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
E-mail: synop@tstt.net.tt
Internet: www.metoffice.gov.tt
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727

+1 (868) 625 9843
AFTN: TTPPYNYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 1716

Volcano Watch Contact List United States 1
UNITED STATES
Volcano observatory ALASKA

or authority
University of Alaska Geophysical Tel.: +1 (907) 474 5530
Institute Fax: +1 (907) 474 7290
Fairbanks Telex: 230 354 14 GEOPH INST FBK
Alaska Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (907) 786 7443

Anchorage Fax: +1 (907) 786 7450
Alaska State Division Tel.: +1 (907) 474 7430

of Geological and Geophysical Internet: http://www.avo.alaska.edu
Surveys Fax: +1 (907) 474 7290
Fairbanks
CASCADES
Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (206) 696 7693

Vancouver, Washington Fax: +1 (206) 696 7866
HAWAII
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (808) 967 7328

E-mail: donswan@liko.wr.usgs.gov
Fax: +1 (808) 967 8890
LONG VALLEY CALDERA
Long Valley Caldera Monitoring, Tel.: +1 (415) 329 4795

USGS E-mail: hill@andres.wr.usgs.gov
Fax: +1 (415) 329 5163
NEW MEXICO
Mount Erubus Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (505) 835 5995

E-mail: kyle@nmt.edu
Fax: +1 (505) 835 6436
FIR/CTA Oceanic Anchorage Arctic, Tel.: Admin.:

Continental and Oceanic +1 (907) 269 1119 (24 hrs)
+1 (907) 269 1103
AFTN: PAZAZRZX
Fax: Call 24-hour number and advise fax
incoming
+1 (907) 338 7230
MWO Anchorage* Tel.: +1 (907) 271 5102
FIR OCEANIC HOUSTON

2 United States Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
ACC Houston Tel.: Admin.:

+1 (713) 230 5300 (24 hrs)
+1 (713) 230 5560
AFTN: KZINZQZX
incoming
+1 (713) 230 5561
MWO Miami Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547
FIR OCEANIC NEW YORK
ACC New York Tel.: Admin.:

+1 (516) 468 1003 (24 hrs)
+1 (516) 468 1080
AFTN: KZNYZQZX
incoming
+1 (516) 468 1428
MWO N of N30 Tel.: +1 (816) 426 3646

Kansas City
S of N30 Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547

Miami
FIR OCEANIC OAKLAND
ACC Oakland Tel.: +1 (510) 797 3200, Ext. 331

(24 hrs)
Admin.: Ext. 469
AFTN: KZAKZRZX
Fax: +1 (510) 797 6519
MWO W of E160 Tel.: +1 (671) 344 4125

Guam
S of N30 Tel.: Admin.:

Honolulu +1 (808) 734 6630 (24 hrs)
+1 (808) 734 6667
AFTN: PHZHZRZX
Fax: +1 (808) 734 2130
N of N30 Tel.: +1 (816) 426 3646

Kansas City
S of N30 and E of W140 Miami Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547
ACC San Juan, Puerto Rico Tel.: + 1 (787) 253 8719

AFTN: TJSJYFYX
Fax: +1 (787) 253 8718
+1 (787) 253 8709
NOF WASHINGTON Tel.: +1 (703) 904 4557

AFTN: KDCAYNYX (admin)
KDZZNAXX (NOTAM)
Fax: +1 (703) 904 4437
Telex: 892 562
*Also for MWOs Fairbanks and Juneau.

Volcano Watch Contact List Uruguay 1
URUGUAY
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR MONTEVIDEO
ACC Tel.: +598 (2) 6040295

AFTN: SUEOZQZX
E-mail: jopdta@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0298
MWO MONTEVIDEO Tel.: +598 (2) 200 1807

AFTN: SUMUYMYX
E-mail: dmae@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0242
NOF MONTEVIDEO Tel: +598 (2) 604 0067

AFTN: SUMUYNYX
E-mail: ais@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0067
Volcano Watch Contact List Vanuatu 1
VANUATU
Volcano observatory Institut de Recherche pour le Tel.: 678 22268

or authority Développement (IRD) E-mail: lardy@vanuatu.orstom.fr
Fax: 678 23276
Telex: 1111 VANTEX NH
FIR NADI
ACC Contact: Duty Oceanic ATC Officer Tel.: 679 725 777, Ext. 4531/4515
AFTN: NFFNZRZX
Fax: 679 724 600
MWO Contact: Principal Scientific Officer Tel.: 679 724 888

AFTN: NFFNYMYX
Fax: 679 720 190
NOF NADI
Volcano Watch Contact List Venezuela 1
VENEZUELA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR MAIQUETIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +58 (212) 355 2216

AFTN: SVZMZQZX
E-mail: acc@inac.gov.ve
MWO Maiquetía Tel.: +58 (212) 303 1522

AFTN: SVMIYMYX
E-mail: ovmmaiquetia@inac.gov.ve
Fax: +58 (212) 303 1522
NOF Maiquetía Tel./Fax: 58 (212) 355 1325

AFTN: SVMIYNYX
E-mail: nofmaiquetia@inac.gov.ve
notam.maiquetia@inac.gov.ve
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Part 5
DATE PAGES AFFECTED

21.11.14 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Russian Federation
6.11.12 Argentina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Japan
17.8.12 Argentina, Brazil
5.6.12 Mexico
17.2.12 Spain
9.12.10 Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles and
Panama – contact information updated
19.10.10 Cameroon – contact information updated
20.9.10 Brazil – contact information updated
12.7.10 Montserrat (United Kingdom) – contact information updated
25.9.09 Update to Mexico
21.4.09 Update to Suriname
25.2.09 New entries: Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica and Puerto Rico (United States)
Updates to: Dominican Republic, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands) and
Trinidad and Tobago
16.12.08 New entry: Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
17.10.08 Update to Cameroon
8.9.08 New entry: Dominican Republic
26.8.08 Updates to: Cameroon, Cape Verde, Comoros, Dem. Rep. of Congo and CAR/SAM States
22.2.08 Portugal
5.11.07 Canada
16.4.07 Russian Federation
12.2.07 Guyana, Paraguay and Uruguay
4.12.06 Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Russian Federation and Spain
24.4.06 Canada and Peru
16.3.06 Kenya
3.3.06 Argentina, Brazil and Chile
28.11.05 Ecuador , Panama
1.11.05 Argentina, Chile, Paraguay
30.6.05 El Salvador
25.4.05 Peru
Part 5
VOLCANO WATCH CONTACT LIST
5.1 ALPHABETICAL LISTING
Antigua and Barbuda Indonesia

Argentina Italy
Australia Jamaica
Bolivia Japan
Brazil Kenya
Cameroon Mexico
Canada Montserrat (United Kingdom)
Cape Verde Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
Chile New Zealand
China Nicaragua
Colombia Pakistan
Comoros Panama
Costa Rica Papua New Guinea
Cuba Paraguay
Democratic Republic of the Congo Peru
Dominican Republic Philippines
Ecuador Puerto Rico (United States)
El Salvador Portugal
Eritrea Russian Federation
Ethiopia Saint Kitts and Nevis
France Saint Lucia
France (Île de la Réunion) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
French Antilles Solomon Islands
French Guiana (France) Spain
Greece Suriname
Grenada Trinidad and Tobago
Guatemala United States
Guyana Uruguay
Honduras Vanuatu
Iceland Venezuela
5-1
5.2 LIST OF STATES BY ICAO REGION
AFI French Antilles (France)

French Guiana (France)
Cameroon Grenada
Cape Verde Guatemala
Comoros Guyana
Democratic Republic of the Congo Honduras
Eritrea Jamaica
Ethiopia Mexico
France (Île de la Réunion) Montserrat (United Kingdom)
Kenya Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
Nicaragua
Panama
ASIA/PAC Paraguay
Peru
Australia Puerto Rico (United States)
China Trinidad and Tobago
Indonesia Saint Kitts and Nevis
Japan Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
New Zealand Saint Lucia
Pakistan Suriname
Papua New Guinea Uruguay
Philippines Venezuela
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
EUR
CAR/SAM France
Greece
Antigua and Barbuda Italy
Argentina Portugal
Bolivia Russian Federation
Brazil Spain
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica NAM/NAT
Cuba
Dominican Republic Canada
Ecuador Iceland
El Salvador United States
Volcano Watch Contact List Antigua and Barbuda 1
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel./Fax: +1 (268) 462 4703
MWO Tel.: +1 (268) 462 3229

Fax: +1 (268) 462 4606
Volcano Watch Contact List Argentina 1
ARGENTINA
Volcano observatory Servicio Geológico y Minero Tel.: +54 (11) 4349 3176/3125
or authority Argentino E-mail: olapi22@yahoo.com.ar
(SEGEMAR) meliss@minplan.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (11) 4349 3196
FIR EZEIZA
ACC Tel.: +54 (11) 4480 2222/2542

AFTN: SAEZZRZX
Fax: +54 (11) 4480 2397
MWO AEROPARQUE Tel./Fax: +54 (11) 4514 1612

AFTN: SABEYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omaaer@smn.gov.ar
FIR CORDOBA
ACC Tel.: +54 (351) 433 5350

AFTN: SACOZRZX
E-mail: acccba@hotmail.com
accadmcba@gmail.com
Fax: +54 (351) 475 6488
MWO CORDOBA Tel.: + 54 (351) 476 3882/6427

AFTN: SACOYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omacba@smn.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (351) 475 3882
FIR MENDOZA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (261) 448 7486

AFTN: SAMEZRZX
MWO MENDOZA Tel./Fax: +54 (261) 448 7468

AFTN: SAMEYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omadoz@smn.gov.ar
FIR RESISTENCIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (362) 444 0939

AFTN: SAREZRZX
E-mail: maban@anac.gov.ar
2 Argentina Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
MWO RESISTENCIA Tel.: +54 (362) 443 6278

AFTN: SAREYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omasis@smn.gov.ar
Fax: +54 (362) 443 6285
FIR COMODORO RIVADAVIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +54 (297) 454 8375

AFTN: SAVCZRZX
MWO COMODORO RIVADAVIA Tel./Fax: +54 (297) 454 8018

AFTN: SAVCYMYX
SAZZMAMX
E-mail: omacrv@smn.gov.ar
NOF EZEIZA Tel./Fax: +54 (11) 4480 2260

AFTN: SAEZYNYX
E-Mail: notamezeiza@yahoo.com.ar
dianac@anac.gov.ar
Volcano Watch Contact List Australia 1
AUSTRALIA
Volcano observatory Bureau of Meteorology HQ Tel.: +61 (3) 9669 4586

or authority Melbourne Fax: +61 (3) 9669 4695
Australian Geological Survey Tel.: +61 (2) 6249 9377

Organization E-mail: wjohnson@agso.gov.au
Fax: +61 (2) 6249 9986
FIR BRISBANE
MWO Tel.: +61 (8) 8920 3830

+61 (8) 8920 3833
AFTN: YPDMYMYX
Fax: +61 (8) 8927 9276
+61 (8) 8920 3829
ACC Tel.: +61 (7) 3866 3224

AFTN: YBBBZRZX
Fax: +61 (7) 3866 3257
NOF BRISBANE AFTN: YBBBYNYX

Fax: +61 (7) 3866 3553
Volcano Watch Contact List Bolivia 1
BOLIVIA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR LA PAZ
ACC Tel./Fax: +591 (2) 281 0203

AFTN: SLLPZRZX
MWO LA PAZ Tel.: +591 (2) 2114232

AFTN: +591 (2) 212 4129
SLLPYMYX
E-mail: ovmbolivia@yahoo.es
Fax: +591 (2) 231 6686
NOF LA PAZ Tel.:/Fax: +591 (2) 231 6686

Ext. 152
AFTN: SLLPYNYX
E-mail: aisbolivia@yahoo.es
Volcano Watch Contact List Brazil 1
BRAZIL
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR AMAZONICA
ACC Tel.: +55 (92) 3652 5318

AFTN: SBAZZRZX
SBAZZQZX
E-mail: accaz@cidacta4.decea.gov.br
Fax: +55 (92) 3652 5371
MWO MANAUS/CINDACTA IV Tel.: +55 (92) 652 5375

AFTN: SBMUYFTH
E-mail: cmv-az@cindacta4.decea.gov.br
FIR BRASILIA
ACC Tel.: +55 (61) 3364 8404

AFTN: SBBRZRZX
Fax: +55 (61) 3364 8418
MWO BRASILIA/CINDACTA I Tel.: +55 (61) 3364 8358

AFTN: SBBSYMYX
E-mail: cmv-bs@cindacta1.aer.mil.br
FIR RECIFE
ACC Tel.: +55 (81) 3462 2742

AFTN: SBRFZRZX
Fax: +55 (81) 3462 4927

+55 (81) 2129 8094
AFTN: SBREYMYX
FIR ATLANTICO
ACC Tel.: +55 (81) 3343 6215

AFTN: SBAOZRZX

+55 (81) 2129 8094
AFTN: SBREYMYX
2 Brazil Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
FIR CURITIBA
ACC Tel./Fax: +55 (41) 3356 3475

+55 (41) 3251 5342
AFTN: SBCWZRZX
MWO CURITIBA/CINDACTA II Tel.: +55 (41) 3356 6216

+55 (41) 3251 5357
AFTN: SBCWYMYX
E-mail: cmv-cw@cindacta2.aer.mil.br
NOF BRASILIA Tel./Fax: +55 (61) 364 8353

AFTN: SBRJYNYX
E-mail: nofbrazil@cindacta1.aer.mil.br
Volcano Watch Contact List Cameroon 1
CAMEROON
Volcano observatory EKONA Tel.: +237 33 32 2172

or authority Focal point may be contacted E-mail: b.ateba@yahoo.com
24h/24 and 7d/7
Mr. Ateba Bekoa
Mme Ngwa Caroline
ACC BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 06 992 0433

AFTN: FCCCZQZX, FCBBZTZX
E-mail: ccrbrazzaville@yahoo.fr
FIR BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 810 479

+242 815 151
AFTN: FCCCZQZX
Fax: +242 810 459
FIC DOUALA Tel: +237 33 42 4428

AFTN: FKKDYDYX
MET DOUALA Tel.: +237 33 42 4428

AFTN: FKKDYMYX
E-mail: cmpdla@yahoo.fr
Fax: +237 33 42 7122
MWO BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: 237 42 03 785

AFTN FCBBYMYX
E-mail: cvmbrazza@yahoo.fr
NOF BRAZZAVILLE Tel.: +242 05 547 8182

AFTN: FCCCYNYX
Volcano Watch Contact List Canada 1
CANADA
Volcano observatory Geological Survey of Canada Tel.: +1( 604) 666 9772
or authority Contact: Dr. Catherine Hickson General phone no.:
+1 (604) 666 0529
E-mail: chickson@ nrcan.gc.ca
Fax: +1 (604) 666 7507
FIR EDMONTON
ACC Tel.: +1 (780) 890 8397

AFTN: CZEGZQZX
Fax: +1 (780) 890 8011
MWO Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR MONCTON
ACC Tel.: +1 (506) 867 7173

AFTN: CZQMZQZX
Fax: +1 (506) 867 7180
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR MONTREAL
ACC Tel.: +1 (514) 633 3365

AFTN: CZULZQZX
Fax: +1 (514) 633 3043
Back-up (OSS) Tel.: +1 (514) 633 3211

Fax: +1 (514) 633 2873
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR TORONTO
ACC Tel.: +1 (905) 676 4509

AFTN: CZYZZQZX
Fax: +1 (905) 676 3121
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
2 Canada Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
FIR WINNIPEG
ACC Tel.: +1 (204) 983 8338

AFTN: CZWGZQZX
Fax: +1 (204) 984 0030
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR VANCOUVER
ACC Tel.: +1 (604)586-4500

AFTN: CZVRZQZX
Fax: +1 (604) 586-4502
Back-up (OSS) Tel.: +1 (604)586-4590

Fax: +1 (604) 586-4597
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
FIR GANDER DOMESTIC AND

OCEANIC
ACC Tel.: +1 (709) 651-5207

AFTN: CZQXZQZX
Fax: +1 (709) 651-5234
MWO Edmonton Tel.: +1 (780) 951 8904

AFTN: CWEGYMYX
Fax: +1 (780) 951 8872
Civil Aviation Contingency Tel.: +1 (613) 992 6853

Operations (CACO) +1 (877) 992 6853
AFTN: CYHQYAYB
Fax: +1 (613) 993 7768
NOF NAV CANADA Tel.: +1 (613) 248-4087

AFTN: CYHQNOCX
Fax: +1 (613) 248-3983
Volcano Watch Contact List Cape Verde 1
CAPE VERDE
Volcano observatory SAO VINCENTE Tel.: +238 232 6622

or authority Focal point may be contacted E-mail: brunofaria@sapo.cv
24h/24 and 7d/7 Fax: +238 232 4002
Faria Bruno
FIR SAL OCEANIC Tel.: +238 2433 3970

Fax: +238 2411730
ACC SAL Tel.: +238 241 1730

AFTN: GVSCYCYX
E-mail: atcontrol@asa.cv
Fax: +238 241 1219
MWO SAL Tel.: +238 241 1371

AFTN: GVACYMYX
E-mail: dpa.inmg@gmail.com
NOF SAL Tel: +238 241 2502

AFTN: GVACYNYX
Fax: +238 241 3336
Volcano Watch Contact List Chile 1
CHILE
Volcano observatory Southern Andes Volcano Tel.: +56 (45) 270 700
or authority Observatory (SAVO) Mobile: 09 643 0245
E-mail: hmoreno@sernageomin.cl
dvasualto@sernageomin.cl
Fax: +55 (92) 625 0371
SERNAGEOMIN, Tel.: +56 (2) 737 5050

Santiago Mobile 09 649 5377
E-mail: jnaranjo@sernageomin.cl
josenaranjo@manquehue.net
Fax: +56 (2) 737 9253
FIR ANTOFAGASTA
ACC Tel.: +56 (55) 227 944, Ext. 1425

appantofagasta@dgac.cl
AFTN: SCFAZRZX
MWO ANTOFAGASTA Tel.: +56 (55) 227 944, Ext.

1421/1460/1466
AFTN: SCFAYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: cmrnorte@dgac.cl
jaravena@dgac.cl..
Internet: www.dimetchi.cl
Fax: +56 (55) 225 022
FIR SANTIAGO
ACC Tel.: +56 (2) 767 2001

+56 (2) 436 3004
AFTN: SCELZRZX
E-mail: cta.accu@dgac.cl
cta_acol@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 767 1636
MWO SANTIAGO Tel.: +56 (2) 601 9214

+56 (2) 436 3224
+56 (2) 436 3435
AFTN: SCZZMAMX
SCELYMYX
E-mail: metaer@meteochile.cl
bcoopmet@meteochile.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 601 9214
FIR PUERTO MONTT
ACC Tel.: +56 (65) 486 234/6

AFTN: SCTEZRZX
E-Mail: evasquez@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (65) 486 298
2 Chile Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
MWO PUERTO MONTT Tel.: +56 (65) 486 225/6

AFTN: SCTEYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: meteozonasur@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (65) 486 226
FIR PUNTA ARENAS
ACC Tel/Fax: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5414, 5474

AFTN: SCCIZRZX
E-mail: fortiz@dgac.cl
MWO PUNTA ARENAS Tel.: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5423/5464
AFTN: SCCIYMYX
SCZZMAMX
E-mail: meteoparenas@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (61) 219 131, Ext. 5464
NOF SANTIAGO Tel: +56 (2) 436 3227

AFTN: SCELZPZX
E-Mail: operaciones_amb@dgac.cl
Fax: +56 (2) 601 9366
Volcano Watch Contact List China 1
CHINA
Volcano observatory Heilongjiang Wudalianchi Volcanic Tel.: +86 (10) 8801 5518
or authority Monitoring Observatory Fax: +86 (10) 6821 0995
Beijing Telex: 085 222 351 SSB CN
FIR BEIJING
General Dispatching Tel.: +86 (10) 6401 2907

Office AFTN: ZBBBZGZX
Fax: +86 (10) 6513 5983
MWO Tel.: +86 (10) 6459 2565

AFTN: ZBAAYMYX
Fax: +86 (10) 6459 6414
NOF Tel.: +86 (10) 6733 7244

AFTN: ZBBBYNYX
Fax: +86 (10) 6733 7244
Volcano Watch Contact List Colombia 1
COLOMBIA
Volcano observatory INGEOMINAS, Manizales Tel.: +57 (68) 843 020

or authority E-mail: cgar/on@ingeomin.gov.co
Fax: +57 (68) 843 018
INGEOMINAS, Pasto Tel.: +57 (27) 314 752

+57 (27) 310 514
+57 (27) 312 595
E-mail: ovt@ingeominas.gov.co
Fax: +57 (27) 310 514
INGEOMINAS, Popayán Tel.: +57 (28) 242 341

+57 (28) 242 057
+57 (28) 240 210
Fax: +57 (28) 241 255
FIR BARRANQUILLA
ACC Tel.: +57 (5) 334 8075

+57 (5) 334 8503
AFTN: SKBQZQZX
E-mail: Maritza.lopez@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (5) 334 8503
MWO BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 413 8792

+57 (1) 266 2481
AFTN: SKBOYMYX
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8440
FIR BOGOTA
ACC Tel.: +57 (1) 413 9998

+57 (1) 266 3460
+57 (1) 413 5445
AFTN: SKBOZQZX
E-mail: jcramirez@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (1) 413 5376
MWO BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 413 8792

+57 (1) 266 2481
AFTN: SKBOYMYX
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8440
NOF BOGOTA Tel.: +57 (1) 266 2552

AFTN: SKBOYNYX
E-mail: ais@aerocivil.gov.co
Fax: +57 (1) 413 8631
Volcano Watch Contact List Comoros 1
COMOROS

or authority du Karthala Fax: +269 744189
Moroni
FIR ANTANANARIVO Tel.: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMIYKYX
Fax: +261 2258125
ACC Tel.: +261 2258125

AFTN: FMMIZIZX/FMMIZQZX
MET Tel.: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMIYYMYX
E-mail: meteoprevi@asecna.mg
Fax: 261 2258115
NOF Tel: +261 2258113

AFTN: FMMMYNYX
E-Mail: bni@asecna.mg
Fax: +261 2258115
Volcano Watch Contact List Costa Rica 1
COSTA RICA
Volcano observatory Observatorio Vulcanológico y Tel.: +506 261 0781

or authority Sismológico de Costa Rica +506 261 0611
(OVSICORI-UNA) +506 277 3304
Heredia +506 277 3306
E-mail: ovsicori@.una.ac.cr
Fax: +506 261 0303
Observatorio Sismológico y Tel.: +506 257 4220

Vulcanológico de Arenal y Fax: +506 695 5033
Miravalles
San José
Chiripa Site Tel.: +506 695 6522

E-mail: gainduni@cariari.ucr.ac.cr (jefe)
wtaylor@cariari.ucr.ac.cr
Fax: +506 695 5193
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 233 1111 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via National ATS/MET units

of Alajuela/Intl. Juan Santamaría Airport
Meteorological Office:
Tel.:+ 506 441 2398
Fax: +506 442 7036
AFTN: MROCYMYX
AIS
Tel.: +506 443 3170
AFTN: MROCYOYX
Fax: +506 441 4781

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Cuba 1
CUBA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO : Tel/Fax: (53) 7 642 6168

AFTN: MUHAYMYX
E-mail: meteof@aeronav.ecasa.avianet.cu
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Democratic Republic of the Congo 1
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Volcano observatory Observatoire Volcanologique de Tel.: +243 0 997747150

or authority Goma (O.V.G.) a Goma Nord-Kivu +243 0 853111028
E-mail: yaliremat@yahoo.fr
FIR KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

AFTN: FZABZIZX
ACC KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

+243 12 8845363
AFTN: FZABZRZX
Fax: +243 12 8846540
MWO KINSHASA Tel.: +243 990545307

+243 999991610
AFTN: FZAAYMYX
E-mail: rva_meteo@yahoo.fr
NOF KINSHASA Tel.: +243 810086772

AFTN: FZAZYNYX
Fax: +243 12 8046540
E-mail: regiedesvoiesaeriennes@yahoo.fr
Volcano Watch Contact List Dominican Republic 1
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Volcano observatory Observatorio u Organismo de Tel.:

or authority Vulcanologia AFTN:
E-mail:
Fax:
FIR SANTO DOMINGO
ACC Tel.: +1 809 549 0692

AFTN: MDCSZQZX
E-mail: dgta@idac.gov.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0692
MWO Tel.: +1 809 549 1291, Ext. 261

AFTN: MDSDYMYX
E-mail: onametaila85@yahoo.com
Internet: www.ornamet.gob.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0256
NOF OFC NOTAM INTL Tel.: +1 809 549 0095

AFTN: MDSD YNYX
E-mail: ais@idac.gov.do
Fax: +1 809 549 0095
Volcano Watch Contact List Ecuador 1
ECUADOR
Volcano observatory Instituto Geofisico, Quito Tel.: +593 (2) 222 5655
or authority +593 (2) 222 5627
E-mail: geofisico@igepn.edu.ec
geofisico@accessinter.net
http://www.igepn.edu.ec
Fax: +593 (2) 256 7847
FIR GUAYAQUIL
ACC Tel.: +593 (4) 228 2851

AFTN: SEGUZQZX
E-mail: accye@dgac.gov.ec
Fax: 593 (4) 239 6073
MWO GUAYAQUIL Tel.: +593 (4) 239 2712

AFTN: SEGUYMYX
E-mail: meteorologiagye@dgac.gov.ec
mortiz@dgac.gov.ec
Fax: +593 (4) 228 3748
NOF GUAYAQUIL Tel.FAX: +593 (4) 228 5661

AFTN: SEGUYNYX
E-mail: notam_intl_gye@hotmail.com
Volcano Watch Contact List El Salvador 1
EL SALVADOR
Volcano observatory Servicio National de Estudios Tel.: +(503) 2267-9766

or authority Territoriales (SNET) Internet: www.snet.gob.sv
E-mail: descobar@snet.gob.sv
Fax: +(503) 2267 9537
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 2 331 111 (24 hrs)
AFTN: +504 233 7114 (Till 2200Z)
Fax: MHTGYMYX
Telex: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units

of San Salvador/Ilopango Intl
OMA: Tel.: +503 295 0304

+503 295 0626
Fax: +503 295 0304
E-mail: dgrnr@es.com.sv
AIS: Tel.: +503 295 0433
San Salvador/El Salvador Intl
OMA: Tel.: +503 339 9435
+503 339 9424
Fax: +503 339 9435
AIS: Tel.: +503 339 9455

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Eritrea 1
ERITREA
Volcano observatory University of Asmara Geophysics Tel.: +291 1 161926

or authority Section Fax: +291 1 162236
FIR ASMARA
ACC Tel.: +291 1 182 752

Fax: +291 1 181 255
Telex: HHASZQZQ
MWO Tel.: +291 1 182 933
NOF ASMARA AFTN: HHASYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Ethiopia 1
ETHIOPIA
Volcano observatory Geophysics Observatory Tel.: +251 1 17253

or authority Addis Ababa University Fax: +251 1 552112
FIR ADDIS ABABA
ACC Tel.: +251 1 180789

AFTN: HAAAZQZX
Fax: +251 1 612533
Telex: 21162 Civilair Addis
MWO Tel.: +251 1 180342

+251 1 512299
AFTN: HAABYMYX
Fax: +251 1 517066
Telex: 21474 T-MET-ET
NOF ADDIS ABABA AFTN: HAABYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List France 1
FRANCE
Volcano observatory Observatoire volcanologique Tel.: +33 (1) 435 49126

or authority Institut de physique du +33 (1) 442 72400
globe de Paris +33 (1) 442 73467
Internet: http://volcano.ipgp.jussieu.fr
E-mail: cheminee@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Fax: +33 (1) 442 72401
UIR FRANCE
ACC Tel.: +33 (1) 69 57 66 61

AFTN: LFFFZQZX
Fax: +33 (1) 69 57 66 69
MWO Tel.: +33 (5) 61 07 82 30

AFTN: LFPWYMYX
Fax: +33 (5) 61 07 82 54
FIR BORDEAUX
ACC Tel.: +33 (5) 56 55 62 52

AFTN: LFBBZQZX
Fax: +33 (5) 56 55 62 57
MWO Tel.: +33 (5) 57 29 11 39

AFTN: LFBDYMYX
Fax: +33 (5) 57 29 11 35
FIR BREST
ACC Tel.: +33 (2) 98 37 34 36

AFTN: LFRRZQZX
Fax: +33 (2) 98 37 34 94
MWO Tel.: +33 (2) 99 65 22 42

AFTN: LFRNYMYX
Fax: +33 (2) 99 65 22 49
FIR PARIS
ACC Tel.: +33 (1) 69 57 66 61

AFTN: LFFFZQZX
Fax: +33 (1) 69 57 66 69
MWO Tel.: +33 (1) 45 56 72 45

AFTN: LFPSYMYX
Fax: +33 (1) 45 56 72 46
FIR REIMS
2 France Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
ACC Tel.: +33 (3) 26 84 62 32

AFTN: LFEEZQZX
Fax: +33 (3) 26 84 62 45
MWO Tel.: +33 (3) 88 40 42 77

AFTN: LFSTYMYX
Fax: +33 (3) 88 67 84 84
FIR MARSEILLE
Tel.: +33 (4) 42 33 76 76

AFTN: LFMMZQZX
Fax: +33 (4) 42 33 79 89
MWO Tel.: +33 (4) 42 95 90 43

AFTN: LFMLYMYX
Fax: +33 (4) 42 95 90 39
NOF BORDEAUX Fax: +33 (5) 57 92 57 99

Volcano Watch Contact List French Antilles (France) 1
FRENCH ANTILLES (FRANCE)
Volcano observatory GUADELOUPE Tel.: +590 991 133

or authority Observatoire volcanologique de la E-mail: komorow@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Soufrière Fax: +590 991 134
MARTINIQUE Tel.: +596 784 141

Observatoire volcanologique de la E-mail: viode@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Montagne Pelée Fax: +596 558 080
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727
Telex: 25311 WG
NOF PIARCO AFTN: TTPPYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List French Guiana (France) 1
FRENCH GUIANA (FRANCE)
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR ROCHAMBEAU
ACC Tel.: +594 35 93 06

AFTN: S000ZQZX
Fax: +594 35 93 98
MWO CVM Rochambeau Tel.: +594 35 35 35

AFTN: SOCAYMYX
E-mail: philippe.livenais@meteo.fr
Fax: +594 35 60 89
NOF ROCHAMBEAU Tel.: +594 35 93 08

AFTN: SOOYNYX
Fax: +594 30 41 24
Volcano Watch Contact List Greece 1
GREECE
Volcano observatory Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Tel.: +30 31 998475

or authority Faculty of Science, School of E-mail: fytikas@geo.auth.gr
Geology Fax: +30 31 998482
Institute for the Study and Monitoring Tel.: +30 28 624065

of the Santorini Volcano E-mail: ismosav@otenet.gr
(ISMOSAV) Internet: http://www.santonet.gr/volcano
Fax: +30 28 624065
NOF ATHINAI AFTN: LGGGYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Grenada 1
GRENADA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (473) 444-4114

Fax: +1 (473) 444-4838
MWO Tel.: +1 (473) 444-4142

Fax +1 (473) 444-1574
Volcano Watch Contact List Guatemala 1
GUATEMALA
Volcano observatory INSIVUMEH Sección Vulcanología Tel.: +502 331 4967

or authority Ciudad de Guatemala +502 331 9183
+502 332 4741
Fax: +502 331 5005
ACC* Tel./Fax: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 234 9499 (24 hrs)

+504 233 1111 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs, request
transmission to MET office)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units of Guatemala/

La Aurora Intl
AIS: Tel.: +502 331 5484 (24 hours)
OMA: Tel.: +502 331 4897

+504 233 1349
+504 234 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Guyana 1
GUYANA
Volcano observatory Guyana Geology and Mines Tel.: +592 (2) 53047
or authority Commission E-mail: ggmc@sdnp.org.gy
Fax: +592 (2) 53047
FIR GEORGETOWN
ACC GEORGETOWN Tel.: +592 261 2245

AFTN: SYCJZQZX
Fax: +592 261 2279
MWO TIMEHRI Tel.: +592 261 3065

AFTN: SYCJYMYX
Fax: +592 261 2284
E-mail s.h.williams@hydromet-gv
NOF TIMEHRI Tel.: +592 261 2269

AFTN: SYCJYNYX
Fax: +592 261 2279
E-mail ais@gcaa-gy.org
Volcano Watch Contact List Honduras 1
HONDURAS
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC Tegucigalpa Tel.: (504) 234 3358

(504) 234 3360 ext. 1310/1314
AFTN MHCCZQZX
Fax: (504) 234 2507
MWO Tegucigalpa Tel: (504) 2331 111/2349

500/2331114MHTGYMYX
AFTN: met_aerohonduras@smn.gob.hn
E-mail: smn.honduras@gmail.com
jefatura@smn.gob.hm
Internet: www.smn.gob.hn
Fax: (504) 233 8075/234 9500
NOF Tegucigalpa Tel.:/Fax: (504) 234 3360 ext. 1271/1359

AFTN: MHTG YNYX
E-mail: notam@cocesna.org
Volcano Watch Contact List Iceland 1
ICELAND
Volcano observatory Dr. Freysteiin Sigmundsson Tel.: +354 525 4492

or authority Nordic Volcaniological Institute E-mail: fs@norvol.hi.is
Reykjavik Fax: +354 562 9767
Dr. Ragnar Stefansson Tel.: +3541 699 625

Icelandic MET Office Department of E-mail: ragnar@vedur.is
Geophysics Fax: +354128 121
Reykjavik
FIR REYKJAVIK
ACC Tel.: +354 569 4343

E-mail: atc@caa.is
Fax: +354 569 4200
MWO Tel.: +354 522 6000

AFTN: BIRKYMYX
E-mail: urgent@vedur.is
Fax: +354 522 6002
NOF REYKJAVIK Tel.: +354 569 4294

AFTN: BIRKYNYX
E-mail: notam@caa.is
Fax: +354 569 4200
Volcano Watch Contact List Île de la Réunion (France) 1
ILE DE LA RÉUNION (FRANCE)

or authority du Piton de la E-mail: Thomas.Staudacher@univ-reunion.fr
Fournaise Fax: 262 591204
FIR ANTANANARIVO
ACC Tel.: +261 2022 48098, Ext. 302/303

+261 2022 32896
Fax: ASEMAD 22286
Telex:
MWO Tel.: +261 2022 48098, Ext. 312

Telex: ASEMAD 22286
FIR MAURITIUS
ACC Tel.: +230 637 3531

+230 637 4014
AFTN: FIMPZTZX
Fax: +230 637 3164
Telex: 4896 DCA MAU IW
MWO Tel.: +230 686 1031 (office hours)

+230 637 3530 (airport)
AFTN: FIMPYMYX
Fax: +230 686 1033
Telex: 4722 METEO IW
FIR SAINT DENIS-RÉUNION
ATS unit Tel.: +262 930 000

AFTN: FMEEYAYX
Fax: +262 930 013
MET unit Tel.: +262 280 091

Fax: +262 211 972
Main MET Office Tel.: +262 931 100

AFTN: FMEEYMYX
Fax: +262 931 148
NOF ANTANANARIVO AFTN: FMMMYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Indonesia 1
INDONESIA
Volcano observatory Volcanological Survey of Indonesia, Tel.: +62 22 72606

or authority Bandung +62 22 771 402
E-mail: vsimvo@ibm.net
Fax: +62 22 702761
Telex: 73 28337 SDM BD
FIR JAKARTA
ACC Tel.: +62 21 550 6178

AFTN: WIIIZQZX
Fax: +62 21 550 1129
Telex: 44946 PBSH IA
MWO Tel.: +62 21 550 6116

AFTN: WIIIYMYX
FIR UJUNG PANDANG
ACC Tel.: +62 411 510 253

AFTN: WAAAZRZX
Telex: 71434 PAPHND IA
MWO Tel.: +62 411 510 252

AFTN: WAAAYMYX
Fax: +62 411 510 587
NOF JAKARTA AFTN: WIIXYNYX

Fax: +62 21 550 1129
Volcano Watch Contact List Italy 1
ITALY
Volcano observatory VESUVIUS

or authority Prof. Giovanni Macedonio Tel.: +39 (081) 6108 111
Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e +39 (081) 6108 300
Vulcanologia (INGV) E-mail: macedonio@ov.ingv.it
Osservatorio Vesuviano Fax: +39 (081) 6100 811
Naples
ETNA
Dr. Alessandro Bonaccorso Tel.: +39 (095) 7165 800
Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e E-mail: bonaccorso@ct.ingv.it
Vulcanologia (INGV) Fax: +39 (095) 435 801
Catania
STROMBOLI +39 (06) 6518 601

Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Tel.: chiarabba @ingv.it
Vulcanolgia (INGV) E-mail: amato@ingv.it
Rome Fax: +39 (06) 6504 1181
FIR ITALIA
ACC Tel.: +39 (06) 7908 6260/6542

AFTN: LIRRZRZX
Fax: +39 (06) 7908 6544
Telex: 62 2680
MWO Tel.: +39 (02) 7390 4624

E-mail: cmrwatch@meteoam.it
AFTN: LIMMYMYX
Fax: +39 (02) 7390 4625
NOF ROMA Tel.: +39 (06) 7989 7019

+39 (06) 7934 0585
E-mail: nof@enav.it
AFTN: LIIAYNYX
Fax: +39 (06) 7989 7011
Telex: 620136 NOF 1
Volcano Watch Contact List Jamaica 1
JAMAICA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO Tel: +1 (876) 924 8055

AFTN: MKJPYMYX
E-mail: metja.nmc@infochan.com
metoffice@cwjamica.com
Internet: www.metservice.gov.jm
Fax: +1 (876) 924 8670
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Japan 1
JAPAN
Volcano observatory Japan Meteorological Agency Tel.: +81 (3) 3284 1749
or authority (JMA) E-mail: vaac-adm@eqvol2.kishou.go.jp
Tokyo Fax: +81 (3) 3212 3648
MWO Japan Meteorological Agency Tel.: +81 (3) 3211 4668

(JMA) AFTN: RJTDYMYX
Tokyo Fax: +81 (3) 3211 4668
FIR FUKUOKA
ACC SAPPORO Tel.: +81 (11) 787 4027

AFTN RJCGZQZG
Fax: +81 (11) 784 7092
TOKYO Tel.: +81 (42) 992 1318

AFTN: RJTGZQZG
Fax: +81 (42) 994-0942
FUKUOKA Tel.: +81 (92) 607 9974

AFTN: RJDGZQZG
Fax: +81 (92) 607 7307
NAHA Tel.: +81 (98) 858 8206

AFTN: RORGZQZG
Fax: +81 (98) 858 7427
NOF NARITA AFTN: RJAAYNYX

Fax: +81 (476) 33 5509
Volcano Watch Contact List Kenya 1
KENYA
Volcano observatory Geology Department Tel.: +254 (20) 444 9004

or authority Nairobi University Fax: +254 (20) 444 9539
FIR NAIROBI
ACC Tel.: +254 (20) 824 700

+254 (20) 824 566
AFTN: HKJKYNYX
Fax: +254 (20) 824 719
MWO Tel.: +254 (20) 822 245

AFTN: HKJKYMYX
Fax: +254 (20) 822 003
NOF NAIROBI AFTN: HKJKYNYX

Fax: +254 (20) 824 716
Volcano Watch Contact List Mexico 1
MEXICO
Volcano observatory Centro Nacional de Prevención Tel.: +52 (55) 5606 7956
or authority de Desastres E-mail: monitoreo@cenapred.unam.mx
(CENAPRED) Fax: +52 (55) 5606 1608
Centro Universitario de Tel.: +52 (312) 316 1137

Investigaciónes en Ciencias E-mail: galindo@ucol.mx
del Ambiente, Fax: +52 (312) 316-1137
Universidad de Colima
Instituto de Geofisica, Tel.: +52 (55) 5622-4098, Ext. 15

UNAM E-mail: sdelacrr@georfcu.unam.mx
Observatorio Vulcanológico, Tel.: +52 (312) 316-1134

Universidad de Colima E-mail: tonatiuh@cgic.ucol.mx
Fax +52 (312) 316-1134
ACC MEXICO Tel.: +52 (55) 5726 1671

AFTN: MMMXYMYT
Fax: +52 (55) 5726 1674
E-mail: centro_mexico@yahoo.com
MWO Tel.: +52 (55) 5802 8520

AFTN: MMMXYMYX
E-mail: capma@sct.gob.mx
Internet: www.capma.com
ACC MERIDA Tel.: +52 (999) 946 1347

AFTN: MMMDXTYA
Fax +52 (999) 946-1327
E-mail: centromerida@hotmail.com
ACC MAZATLAN Tel./Fax: +52 (669) 981 1063

AFTN: MMMZNMXO
E-mail: josegalindo@hotmail.com
ACC MONTERREY Tel./Fax: +52 (81) 8369 0883

AFTN: MMMYXTYA
Fax: +52 (81) 8369-0950
E-mail: Felipe1822@ yahoo.com.mx
NOF MEXICO Tel./Fax: +52 (55) 5786 5519

AFTN: MMMXYNYX
E-mail: Ais_pcr@sct.gob.mx
Volcano Watch Contact List Montserrat (United Kingdom) 1
MONTSERRAT (UNITED KINGDOM)
Volcano observatory Montserrat Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1* (664)** 491 5647
or authority +1 (664) 491 0002
E-mail: mvomail@mvo.ms
Fax: +1 (664) 491 2423
from 0600 to 1800 hrs — Tel.: +1 (664) 491 5647

Bramble Airport Fax: +1 (664) 491 2423
British Geological Survey Tel.: +44 (115) 936 3100

E-mail: u.name@bgs.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (115) 936 3200
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727
Telex: 25311 WG

+1 (868) 625 9843
AFTN: TTPPYNYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 1716

** Or 868.
Volcano Watch Contact List Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands) 1
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (NETHERLANDS)
Volcano observatory Tel.:

or authority E-Mail:
Fax:
FIR CURACAO Tel.:

E-Mail:
Fax:
MWO WILLEMSTAD Tel.: 599 9 839 3360

AFTN TNCCYMYX
E-Mail: cur-met@meteo.an
Internet: www.meteo.an
Fax: 599 9 869 2699
NOF Tel.: 599 9 839 3510

E-Mail: AISNA@naatc.an
Fax: 599 9 868 3012
Volcano Watch Contact List New Zealand 1
NEW ZEALAND
Volcano observatory Wairakei Research Centre Tel.: +64 (7) 374 8211
FIR NEW ZEALAND
ACC Tel.: +64 (3) 358 1694

AFTN: NZCHZRZX
Fax: +64 (3) 358 9192
MWO Tel.: +64 (4) 470 0816

AFTN: NZKLYMYX
Fax: +64 (4) 470 0801
FIR AUCKLAND OCEANIC
ACC Tel.: +64 (9) 275 9817

AFTN: NZZOZQZX
Fax: +64 (9) 275 3627
MWO Tel.: +64 (4) 470 0801

AFTN: NZKLYMYX
Fax: +64 (4) 470 0801
NOF CHRISTCHURCH Tel.: +64 (3) 358 1688

AFTN: NZCHYNYX
Fax: +64 (3) 358 9192
Volcano Watch Contact List Nicaragua 1
NICARAGUA
Volcano observatory Dirección General del Instituto Tel.: +505 (2) 492 757
or authority Nicaragüense de Estudios +505 (2) 492 759
Territoriales (INETER), +505 (2) 496 986
Managua E-mail: ineter.disup@netport.com.ni
Fax: +505 (2) 491 890
Dirección de Meteorología Tel.: +505 (2) 492 755

E-mail: metineter@ibw.com.ni
Fax: +505 (2) 492 755
Oficina MET (Aeropuerto) Tel.: +505 (2) 331 321

E-mail: metsinop@ibw.com.ni
aeronautica@met.ineter.gob.ni
Dirección de Vulcanología Tel.: +505 (2) 492 761

+505 (2) 496 987
Fax: +505 (2) 491 082
ACC* Tel.: +504 233 1503

AFTN: MHTGZQZX
Fax: +504 233 1219
1411 Cocesna Caho
MWO* Tel.: +504 233 1111 (24 hrs)

+504 234 9499 (24 hrs)
+504 233 7114 (till 2200Z)
AFTN: MHTGYMYX
Fax: +504 233 8075 (till 2200Z)
+504 234 9500 (24 hrs)
Telex: 1523 Ho
*Via national ATS/MET units of Managua/Oma

Tel.: +505 233 1925
+505 233 1321 (MET)
Fax: +505 233 1610
AIS (airport)
Fax: +505 233 1765

+504 233 1349
+504 233 2407
AFTN: MHTGYNYX
Fax: +504 233 1141
+504 233 1349
Volcano Watch Contact List Pakistan 1
PAKISTAN
Volcano observatory Director, Geophysical Centre Tel.: +92 (81) 853 032
International Airways Volcano Watch Officer Tel.: +92 (21) 457 91300
+92 (21) 457 91302
Fax: +92 (21) 921 8282
+92 (21) 811 2885
NOF KARACHI AFTN: OPKCYNYX

Telex: CIVILDROME KARACHI
Volcano Watch Contact List Panama 1
PANAMA
Volcano observatory Instituto de Geociencias Tel.: +(507) 523 2071

or authority +(507) 523 2072
+(507) 269 5744
E-mail: igc2@ancon.up.ac.pa
Fax: +(507) 263 7671
FIR PANAMA
ACC Tel.: +(507) 501 9807

AFTN: MPPCICPX
MPZLZQZX
E-mail: mailto@aeronautica.gob.pa
edgarcia@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 501 9849/(507) 6393 0964
MWO PANAMA Tel: +(507) 238 2611/2650

AFTN: MPTOYMYX
E-mail: meteortoc@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 238 4678
NOF PANAMA Tel. +(507) 238 2615,/2616

AFTN: MPTOYNYX
E-mail: aisnof@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax: +(507) 238 2617
Volcano Watch Contact List Papua New Guinea 1
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Volcano observatory Rabaul Volcano Observatory Tel.: +675 982 1699

or authority E-mail: rvo@global.net.pg
Fax: +675 982 1004
FIR PORT MORESBY
ACC Tel.: +675 325 0931

+675 325 2160
AFTN: AYPMZRZX
Fax: +675 325 4094
FIC Tel.: +675 324 4821

+675 325 6787
AFTN: AYPMYSYX
Fax: +675 325 4094
MWO Tel.: +675 325 2788

+675 325 5544
+675 325 2755
AFTN: AYPMYMYX
E-mail: facilities@pngmet.gov.pg
Fax: +675 325 5201
+675 325 2740
NOF PORT MORESBY Tel: +675 324 4724

AFTN: AYPMYNYX
Fax: +675 323 9885
Volcano Watch Contact List Paraguay 1
PARAGUAY
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR ASUNCIÓN
ACC Tel.: +595 (21) 646 082

AFTN: SGASZRZX
SGZZMAMX
E-Mail: acc_sgas@dinac.gov.py
Fax: +595 (21) 646 081
MWO ASUNCIÓN Tel.: +595 (21) 646 095

AFTN: SGASYMYX
SGZZMAMX
E-Mail: aeronautica_dmh@dinac.gov.py
Fax.: +595 (21) 646 095
NOF ASUNCIÓN Tel.: +595 (21) 646 952

AFTN: SGASYNYX
SGZZMAMX
E-mail: ais.ad_nof@hotmail.com
Fax: +595 (21) 229 949
Volcano Watch Contact List Peru 1
PERU
Volcano observatory Instituto Geofisico del Perú, Tel./Fax: +51 (54) 251 373
or authority Arequipa E-mail: omacedo@geo.igp.gob.pe
Contact: Mr. Orlando Macedo
Instituto Geofisico del Perú, Tel.: +51 (1) 317 2325

Lima E-mail: enorab@nazca.igp.gob.pe
Contact: Mr. Edmundo Norabuena Fax: +51 (1)317 2321
FIR LIMA-CALLAO
ACC Tel.: +51 (1) 708 1157

+51 (1) 708 1158
AFTN: SPIMZQZX
E-mail: acclima@corpac.gob.pe
jmontalvo@corpac.gob.pe
MWO LIMA-CALLAO Tel.: +51 (1) 708 1181

+51 (1) 708 1180
AFTN: SPZZMAMX
SPIMYMYX
E-mail: pronostico@corpac.gob.pe
Fax: +51 (1) 708 1180
NOF LIMA-CALLAO Tel./Fax: +51 (1) 414 1435

+51 (1) 708 1173
+51 (1) 708 1172
AFTN: SPIMYNYX
SPIMYOYX
E-mail: aisaro@corpac.gob.pe
Fax: +51 (1) 414 1435
Volcano Watch Contact List Philippines 1
PHILIPPINES
Volcano observatory Philippines Institute of Volcanology Tel.: +63 (2) 426 1468 to 1479
or authority and Seismology Fax: +63 (2) 926 3225
+63 (2) 929 8961
FIR MANILA
ACC Tel.: +63 (2) 8799 180 to 183

+63 (2) 759 9643
Tel./Fax: +63 (2) 851 0639
AFTN: RPHIZRZX
FOBS Tel./Fax: +63 (2) 832 3037

AFTN: RPLLYIYX
MWO Aviation Meteorological Service Tel./Fax.: +63 (2) 832 2927

Office (AMSO), +63 (2) 832 3023
Philippines Atmospheric, +63 (2) 832 2596
Geophysical and Astronomical AFTN: RPLLYMYX
Services Administration E-mail: pagasa.naia@pacific.net.ph
(PAGASA)
NOF MANILA AFTN: RPLLYNYX

Fax: +63 (2) 832 3037
Volcano Watch Contact List Portugal 1
PORTUGAL
Volcano observatory AZORES

or authority Joao Luis Gaspar Tel.: +351 296 650147
Observatório Vulcanológico da E-mail: jlgaspar@notes.uac.pt
Universidade dos Açores Fax: +351 296 650142
FIR ST. MARIA OCEANIC Tel.: +351 296 886 299

+351 296 820 400
E-Mail smaoacc@nav.pt
Fax: +351 296 886 863
AFTN: LPPOZOZX
FIR LISBOA
ACC Tel.: +351 21 847 5018

Telex: 12936 OCTAL P
MWO Tel.: +351 21 848 3961

Telex: 12352
SIEMWR P
NOF LISBOA AFTN: LPPPYNYX

Fax: +351 (21) 847 1302
Volcano Watch Contact List Puerto Rico 1
PUERTO RICO
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR
ACC
MWO Tel: +1 (787) 253 4586

AFTN: TJSJYMYX
E-mail: israel.matos@noaa.gov
Fax:
NOF
Volcano Watch Contact List Russian Federation 1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Volcano observatory KAMCHATKA AND

or authority NORTHERN KURILES
Dr. Olga Girina Tel.: +7 4152 302549
Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption E-mail: girina@kscnet.ru
Response Team (KVERT) Internet: www.kscnet.ru/vs/kvert/index.html
Institute of Volcanology and Fax: +7 4152 302549
Seismology FED RAS
KURILES
Dr. Alexander Rybin Tel: +7 4242 791667
Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption E-mail: rybin@imgg.ru
Response Team (SVERT) Fax: +7 4242 791517
FIR PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
ACC Tel.: + 7 (415) 21 11 696

Fax: + 7 (415) 31 99 395
AFTN UHPPZRZX
MWO Tel.: +1 (907) 271 5102
NOF MOSKVA AFTN: UUUUYNYX

Telex: 411182 NOTAM
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Kitts and Nevis 1
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (869) 472-2750

Fax: +1 (869) 465-9122
MWO Tel.: +1 (869) 469 2749

Fax: +1 (869) 465 9122
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Lucia 1
SAINT LUCIA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (758) 454 6343

Fax: +1 (758) 454 5146
MWO Tel.: +1 (758) 454-6550

E-Mail: tomauguste@yahoo.com
director@slumet.gov.lc
Fax: +1 (758) 454-9705
Volcano Watch Contact List Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (784) 458-4960
MWO Tel./Fax: +1 (784) 458-4477

Volcano Watch Contact List Solomon Islands 1
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Volcano observatory Water and Mineral Resources Tel.: +677 27521/30867

or authority Division, Ministry of Energy, Water Fax: +677 25811
and Minerals
FIR HONIARA
ATS Tel.: +677 36430

+677 36106
+677 36326
AFTN: AGGHYSYX
Fax: +677 36775
MWO Tel.: +677 36309

+677 20046
AFTN: AGGHYMYX
Fax: +677 36618
NOF HONIARA AFTN: AGGHYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Spain 1
SPAIN
Volcano observatory Jesús Gómez González Tel.: +34 91 597 97 54

or authority Subdirector General de Astronomia, E-mail: jggonzalez@fomento.es
Geodesia y Geofisica
Carmen López Moreno Tel.: +34 91 506 12 60

Directora del Observatorio Geofisico E-mail: clmoreno@fomento.es
Central
María José Blanco Sánchez Tel.: +34 922 28 70 66

Directora del Centro Geofisico de E-mail: mjblanco@fomento.es
Canarias
FIR BARCELONA
ACC Tel.: +34 (93) 4 79 71 38

Fax: +34 (93) 370 5250
MWO Tel.: +34 (91) 581 9751

+34 (91) 581 9748
Fax: +34 (91) 581 9743
FIR CANARIAS
ACC Tel./Fax: +34 (928) 577 063
MWO Tel.: +34 (928) 430 603

Fax: +34 (928) 430 607
FIR MADRID
ACC Tel.: +34 (91) 678 5101

Fax: +34 (91) 656 2571
MWO Tel.: +34 (91) 581 9751

+34 (91) 581 9748
Fax: +34 (91) 581 9743
NOF MADRID AFTN: LEANYNYX

Volcano Watch Contact List Suriname 1
SURINAME
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR PARAMARIBO
ACC PARAMARIBO Tel.: +597 325 203

AFTN: SMPMZRZX
E-Mail: atssur@sr.net
Fax: +597 325 453
MWO J.A. PENGEL INTL Tel./Fax: +597 325 206

AFTN: SMZZMAMX
E-Mail: meteozan@yahoo.com
NOF J.A. PENGEL INTL Tel./Fax: +597 325 270

AFTN: SMJPYFYX
E-Mail: aislvd@ surimail.sr
Volcano Watch Contact List Trinidad and Tobago 1
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Volcano observatory Seismic Research Unit Tel.: +1* (868) 662 4659
or authority University of West Indies E-mail: sru@wow.net
St. Augustine Internet: http://www.wow.net/community/sru/
Homepage.htm
Fax: +1 (868) 663 9293
Telex: 294 24520 WG
FIR PIARCO
ACC Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4852

AFTN: TTZPZQZX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4259
MWO Tel.: +1 (868) 669 4392

AFTN: TTPPYMYX
E-mail: synop@tstt.net.tt
Internet: www.metoffice.gov.tt
Fax: +1 (868) 669 4727

+1 (868) 625 9843
AFTN: TTPPYNYX
Fax: +1 (868) 669 1716

UNITED STATES
Volcano observatory ALASKA

or authority
University of Alaska Geophysical Tel.: +1 (907) 474 5530
Institute Fax: +1 (907) 474 7290
Fairbanks Telex: 230 354 14 GEOPH INST FBK
Alaska Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (907) 786 7443

Anchorage Fax: +1 (907) 786 7450
Alaska State Division Tel.: +1 (907) 474 7430

of Geological and Geophysical Internet: http://www.avo.alaska.edu
Surveys Fax: +1 (907) 474 7290
Fairbanks
CASCADES
Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (206) 696 7693

Vancouver, Washington Fax: +1 (206) 696 7866
HAWAII
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (808) 967 7328

E-mail: donswan@liko.wr.usgs.gov
Fax: +1 (808) 967 8890
LONG VALLEY CALDERA
Long Valley Caldera Monitoring, Tel.: +1 (415) 329 4795

USGS E-mail: hill@andres.wr.usgs.gov
Fax: +1 (415) 329 5163
NEW MEXICO
Mount Erubus Volcano Observatory Tel.: +1 (505) 835 5995

E-mail: kyle@nmt.edu
Fax: +1 (505) 835 6436
FIR/CTA Oceanic Anchorage Arctic, Tel.: Admin.:

Continental and Oceanic +1 (907) 269 1119 (24 hrs)
+1 (907) 269 1103
AFTN: PAZAZRZX
incoming
+1 (907) 338 7230
MWO Anchorage* Tel.: +1 (907) 271 5102
FIR OCEANIC HOUSTON

2 United States Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW)
ACC Houston Tel.: Admin.:

+1 (713) 230 5300 (24 hrs)
+1 (713) 230 5560
AFTN: KZINZQZX
incoming
+1 (713) 230 5561
MWO Miami Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547
FIR OCEANIC NEW YORK
ACC New York Tel.: Admin.:

+1 (516) 468 1003 (24 hrs)
+1 (516) 468 1080
AFTN: KZNYZQZX
incoming
+1 (516) 468 1428
MWO N of N30 Tel.: +1 (816) 426 3646

Kansas City
S of N30 Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547

Miami
FIR OCEANIC OAKLAND
ACC Oakland Tel.: +1 (510) 797 3200, Ext. 331

(24 hrs)
Admin.: Ext. 469
AFTN: KZAKZRZX
Fax: +1 (510) 797 6519
MWO W of E160 Tel.: +1 (671) 344 4125

Guam
S of N30 Tel.: Admin.:

Honolulu +1 (808) 734 6630 (24 hrs)
+1 (808) 734 6667
AFTN: PHZHZRZX
Fax: +1 (808) 734 2130
N of N30 Tel.: +1 (816) 426 3646

Kansas City
S of N30 and E of W140 Miami Tel.: +1 (305) 536 5547
ACC San Juan, Puerto Rico Tel.: + 1 (787) 253 8719

AFTN: TJSJYFYX
Fax: +1 (787) 253 8718
+1 (787) 253 8709
NOF WASHINGTON Tel.: +1 (703) 904 4557

AFTN: KDCAYNYX (admin)
KDZZNAXX (NOTAM)
Fax: +1 (703) 904 4437
Telex: 892 562
*Also for MWOs Fairbanks and Juneau.

Volcano Watch Contact List Uruguay 1
URUGUAY
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR MONTEVIDEO
ACC Tel.: +598 (2) 6040295

AFTN: SUEOZQZX
E-mail: jopdta@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0298
MWO MONTEVIDEO Tel.: +598 (2) 200 1807

AFTN: SUMUYMYX
E-mail: dmae@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0242
NOF MONTEVIDEO Tel: +598 (2) 604 0067

AFTN: SUMUYNYX
E-mail: ais@adinet.com.uy
Fax: +598 (2) 604 0067
Volcano Watch Contact List Vanuatu 1
VANUATU
Volcano observatory Institut de Recherche pour le Tel.: 678 22268

or authority Développement (IRD) E-mail: lardy@vanuatu.orstom.fr
Fax: 678 23276
Telex: 1111 VANTEX NH
FIR NADI
ACC Contact: Duty Oceanic ATC Officer Tel.: 679 725 777, Ext. 4531/4515
AFTN: NFFNZRZX
Fax: 679 724 600
MWO Contact: Principal Scientific Officer Tel.: 679 724 888

AFTN: NFFNYMYX
Fax: 679 720 190
NOF NADI
Volcano Watch Contact List Venezuela 1
VENEZUELA
Volcano observatory
or authority
FIR MAIQUETIA
ACC Tel./Fax: +58 (212) 355 2216

AFTN: SVZMZQZX
E-mail: acc@inac.gov.ve
MWO Maiquetía Tel.: +58 (212) 303 1522

AFTN: SVMIYMYX
E-mail: ovmmaiquetia@inac.gov.ve
Fax: +58 (212) 303 1522
NOF Maiquetía Tel./Fax: 58 (212) 355 1325

AFTN: SVMIYNYX
E-mail: nofmaiquetia@inac.gov.ve
notam.maiquetia@inac.gov.ve
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SECOND EDITION — 2004

Approved by the Secretary General

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

DATE SECTION/PAGES AFFECTED

16.8.16 Part 2 Updates to VAAC Toulouse MWO location names

Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Tokyo e-mail address

Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Wellington contact numbers

26.11.14 Part 4 Amendment to paragraph 4.6.1 h) and deletion of Notes 1 and 3

Appendix C Amendment to existing text and insertion of new text

Part 2 Changes to descriptions of areas of responsibility and updates to VAAC

Part 3 Update of link to Canadian Meteorological Centre

Appendix A Editorial amendments (references)

Appendix E Amendments to lines 3, 7, 11 and 16 and minor editorial amendments

Appendix G New appendix

7.8.13 T of C Addition of Part 4, Appendix F

Appendix C Corrections (grammatical) to paragraph 1

Appendix F New appendix (Appendix G of IAVWOPSG/7 report refers)

6.11.12 Part 2 Addition of MWOs/ACCs to Tokyo and Toulouse VAACs

Part 4 Table 4-2, VAAC Washington contact numbers

Appendix B Change to title of Appendix B

Part 4 Amendment of Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5

Appendix C Miscellaneous amendments

31.8.11 Part 4 Update to Table 4-3, VAA bulletin header

12.7.10 Part 2 Updated Wellington (New Zealand) area of responsibility text

Part 4 New paragraph 4.3.3

8.7.10 Part 4 Replaced Appendix E with updated version

14.5.10 Part 2 Change to Toulouse VAAC area of responsibility

14.4.10 Part 4 VAAC Tokyo

29.5.09 Part 4 Guidance regarding the transmission of information to aviation by selected

12.3.09 Part 4 Update to Table 4-2, VAAC contact numbers

25.2.09 Parts 3 and 4 Amendment to the URL for Toulouse VAAC

Part 4 Introduction of new sub-paragraphs 4.5.1 h) recommended practice for

15.12.08 Parts 3 and 4 New web page for VAAC Montreal

19.11.08 Part 2 Page 2-10, Wellington

Part 4 Page 4-13, Indonesia

22.5.07 Part 4 Buenos Aires

5.11.07 Part 4 Buenos Aires

16.6.07 Part 4 Updated volcano level of alert colour code

14.11.06 Part 4 Introduction of relevant aspects of the Hyogo framework

9.6.06 Part 2 Editorials

Part 3 Update of VAAC Tokyo homepage

2.5.06 Part 4 VAAC Tokyo

Part 4 Deletion of WMO abbreviated headers for ASHTAM and NOTAMs,

31.1.06 Part 2 VAACs areas of responsibility

28.11.05 Part 5 Ecuador , Panama

1.11.05 Part 5 Argentina, Chile, Paraguay

30.6.05 Part 5 El Salvador

Part 5 Canada, Russian Federation

Part 2. Volcanic ash advisory centres (VAACs) designated by ICAO

Part 3. Useful web sites .................................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Volcanic ash advisory centres ............................................................................................................. 3-1

Part 4. International Airways Volcano Watch — Operational procedures for

4.1 Procedures prior to a volcanic eruption ............................................................................................... 4-1

Table 4-1. Addresses for NOFs to use to send ASHTAMs or NOTAMs

Part 5. International airways volcano watch contact list ............................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Alphabetical listing .............................................................................................................................. 5-1

VOLCANOES ACTIVE DURING THE LAST 10 000 YEARS