Increased Volcanic Activity from Popocatépetl Throws Mexico Aviation Into Chaos

In recent days, there has been a significant increase in the volcanic activity of Popocatépetl, more popularly referred to as Don Goyo. The constant ash emissions from this active volcano have resulted in numerous flight delays and cancellations around airports in close proximity to the volcano's crater. This Monday, the Hermanos Serdán aerodrome in Puebla once again halted operations due to the extensive ash fall on the runways.

Previously, such emissions led to the temporary shutdown of Puebla airport last Saturday, along with Mexico City International Airport (AICM) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA . . .