1600 - 5 May 2010: Airport restrictions projected to lift from 0400 Thursday 6th May 2010
1600 - Wednesday 5th May 2010: At present all Irish airports with the exception of Shannon, Cork, and Kerry, are restricted due to the presence of dense volcanic ash over Ireland. Shannon, although currently operational, will be restricted from 1730 hours local. Cork and Kerry are operational until midnight, when restrictions will apply.
The IAA anticipates, subject to confirmation at 2030 hours local, lifting restrictions on Irish airports at the following times tomorrow Thursday 6th May 2010:
Dublin airport 0400
Waterford airport 0600
Ireland West (Knock) airport 0600
Donegal airport 0600
Sligo airport 0600
Galway airport 0900
Cork airport 1100
Shannon airport 1300
Kerry airport 1500
The IAA will issue a statement confirming these times at 2030 hours local this evening, following the receipt of updated volcanic ash data.
The IAA appreciates the difficulties facing passengers and airlines at this time. In the interest of passenger and aircraft safety, and to avoid confusion, the IAA bases all of its decisions about airspace restrictions on data provided by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre and Eurocontrol. Decisions are taken solely on the grounds of safety.
Overflights of Irish airspace between North America and Europe will continue as normal.
Airline passengers should continue to contact their airline websites to establish the up-to-date position on flight schedules.
ENDS
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David Curtin: 086 283 2123