Ash plume vents from Whakaari White Island. Photo / GNS
All incoming flights to Tauranga on Sunday evening were cancelled due to ash from Whakaari/White Island.
“Ash cloud from White Island is covering our air space,” a Tauranga Airport spokesperson said.
Flights that were due in and have now been cancelled on Sunday evening included NZ5143/QF8637 from Auckland, due at 7.30pm; NZ5262 from Wellington, due at 8.35pm; NZ5808, due at 8.45pm; and NZ5145/QF8639 from Auckland, due at 8.50pm.
A Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre advisory was issued at 3.15pm for Whakaari/White Island showing data from satellite imagery.
