Overall Orange alert Volcanic eruption for Lewotobi
in Indonesia

Volcano Ash Advisories for air traffic

Although Volcano Ash Advisories (VAAC) are not intended for assessing humanitarian impact, the observations of the plume are relevant for understanding local impact. The actual impact (like ash fall) depends on the type of eruption and is not known.

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Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-18 at 03:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) move w last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation 17 2130 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash from earlier eruption no longer discernible, assumed to have dissipated. No further reports of eruptions. Advisory terminated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 03:45 UTC, 18/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251018/0345Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/649
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL180 MOV W LAST OBS 17/2130Z
OBS VA DTG: 18/0320Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL180 090/20KT
SFC/FL180 090/20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0920Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1520Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/2120Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA FROM EARLIER ERUPTION NO LONGER DISCERNIBLE, ASSUMED
TO HAVE DISSIPATED. NO FURTHER REPORTS OF ERUPTIONS.
ADVISORY TERMINATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-17 at 23:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) move w last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation 17 2130 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash obscured by meteorological cloud, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station clearly observation at 17 2130 UTC on rgb satellite img meteorological cloud. Cvghm reported eruption at 17/1644z. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate 3 hours. Height and forecast estimated from last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station obs, satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 23:45 UTC, 17/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251017/2350Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/648
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL180 MOV W LAST OBS 17/2130Z
EST VA DTG: 17/2320Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0836 E12045 - S0839 E12008 - S0816 E12006 - S0803 E12021 - S0819 E12046 MOV W 20KT
E12006 - S0803 E12021 - S0819 E12046 MOV W 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0520Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1120Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/1720Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD, LAST CLEARLY OBS AT 17/2130Z
ON RGB SAT IMG BETWEEN MET CLOUD. CVGHM REPORTED ERUPTION AT
17/1644Z. VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 3 HRS. HEIGHT AND
FORECAST ESTIMATED FROM LAST OBS, SAT IMG AND MODEL
GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251018/0550Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-17 at 17:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) move w.
  • Volcanic ash identifiable on satellite imagery. Cvghm reported eruption at 17/1644z. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate 6 to 12 hours. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 17:55 UTC, 17/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251017/1750Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/647
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL180 MOV W.
OBS VA DTG: 17/1730Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0839 E12240 - S0848 E12231 - S0824 E12212 - S0827 E12233 MOV W 15KT
E12212 - S0827 E12233 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/2330Z SFC/FL180 S0853 E12142 - S0902 E12102 - S0813 E12050 - S0813 E12050 - S0810 E12112
E12102 - S0813 E12050 - S0813 E12050 - S0810 E12112
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/0530Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/1130Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMAGERY. CVGHM REPORTED ERUPTION
AT 17/1644Z. VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6 TO 12 HRS. VA
HEIGHT AND FORECAST BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251017/2350Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-17 at 04:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 170 (5100m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation at 17 0350 UTC move w.
  • Current satellite imagery indicates that volcanic ash has now dissipated. No reports of new or ongoing eruption. Advisory terminated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 04:18 UTC, 17/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251017/0420Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/646
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL170 LAST OBS AT 17/0350Z MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 17/0400Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL170 090/25KT
SFC/FL170 090/25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/1000Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/1600Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/2200Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT VA HAS NOW
DISSIPATED. NO REPORTS OF NEW OR ONGOING ERUPTION. ADVISORY
TERMINATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-16 at 22:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 170 (5100m) observation at 16 2200 UTC move w.
  • Discrete volcanic ash emission identifiable on current satellite img. Cvghm report eruption to 4000m above summit at 16/1741z. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate 6-12hrs. Height based on ground report and infrared temperature of -1 degrees. Movement based on model guidance and satellite img.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 22:20 UTC, 16/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251016/2220Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/645
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL170 OBS AT 16/2200Z MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 16/2200Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0906 E12144 - S0856 E12048 - S0758 E12058 - S0812 E12133 MOV W 25KT
E12058 - S0812 E12133 MOV W 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/0400Z SFC/FL170 S0915 E12014 - S0907 E11841 - S0723 E11827 - S0747 E11953
E11841 - S0723 E11827 - S0747 E11953
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/1000Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1600Z NO VA EXP
RMK: DISCRETE VA EMISSION IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SAT IMG.
CVGHM REPORT ERUPTION TO 4000M ABOVE SUMMIT AT 16/1741Z. VA
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6-12HRS. HEIGHT BASED ON GROUND
REPORT AND IR TEMP OF -1 DEGREES. MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL
GUIDANCE AND SAT IMG.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251017/0420Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-16 at 18:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 170 (5100m) observation at 16 1800 UTC.
  • Cvghm report eruption to 4000m above summit. Discrete volcanic ash emission identifiable on current satellite img move w. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate 6-12hrs. Height based on ground report and infrared temperature of -1 degrees, movement based on model guidance and satellite img.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 18:16 UTC, 16/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251016/1816Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/644
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL170 OBS AT 16/1800Z
OBS VA DTG: 16/1800Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0831 E12248 - S0835 E12248 - S0837 E12236 - S0828 E12236 MOV W 25KT
E12236 - S0828 E12236 MOV W 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/0000Z SFC/FL170 S0846 E12124 - S0854 E12017 - S0807 E12017 - S0821 E12123
E12017 - S0807 E12017 - S0821 E12123
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/0600Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1200Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CVGHM REPORT ERUPTION TO 4000M ABOVE SUMMIT. DISCRETE
VA EMISSION IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SAT IMG MOV W. VA
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6-12HRS. HEIGHT BASED ON GROUND
REPORT AND IR TEMP OF -1 DEGREES, MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL
GUIDANCE AND SAT IMG.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251017/0016Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-16 at 06:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation at 16 0400 UTC move w.
  • Current satellite imagery indicates that volcanic ash has dissipated. No reports of new or ongoing eruption. Advisory terminated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 06:13 UTC, 16/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251016/0620Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/643
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL220 LAST OBS AT 16/0400Z MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 16/0600Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL220 100/10KT
SFC/FL220 100/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/1200Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1800Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/0000Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT VA HAS
DISSIPATED. NO REPORTS OF NEW OR ONGOING ERUPTION. ADVISORY
TERMINATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-16 at 00:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) move w observation at 16 0000 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) observed on satellite imagery move w. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 00:13 UTC, 16/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251016/0020Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/642
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL220 MOV W OBS AT 16/0000Z
OBS VA DTG: 16/0000Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL220 S0728 E12058 - S0729 E11957 - S0524 E11940 - S0524 E12039 MOV W 10KT
E11940 - S0524 E12039 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0600Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1200Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1800Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL220 OBSERVED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY MOV W. VA
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 3-6HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251016/0620Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 21:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) move nw observation at 15 2100 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) observed on satellite imagery move nw. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:16 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/2120Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/641
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL220 MOV NW OBS AT 15/2100Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/2100Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL220 S0739 E12146 - S0739 E12024 - S0520 E12004 - S0520 E12125 MOV NW 10KT
E12004 - S0520 E12125 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0300Z SFC/FL220 S0630 E12129 - S0631 E12007 - S0509 E11943 - S0411 E11947 - S0411 E12108 - S0510 E12129
E12129
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0900Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1500Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL220 OBSERVED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY MOV NW. VA
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6-9HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251016/0020Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 18:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) move nw observation at 15 1500 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) nw from summit observed on satellite imagery. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 18:11 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/1820Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/640
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL220 MOV NW OBS AT 15/1500Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/1800Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL220 S0658 E12214 - S0741 E12117 - S0724 E12042 - S0605 E12029 - S0539 E12145 MOV NW 10KT
E12042 - S0605 E12029 - S0539 E12145 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0000Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0600Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1200Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL220 NW FM SUMMIT OBSERVED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/2120Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 15:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) move nw observation at 15 1500 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) nw from summit observed on satellite imagery. Volcanic ash expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 15:11 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/1520Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/639
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL220 MOV NW OBS AT 15/1500Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/1500Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL220 S0726 E12214 - S0749 E12137 - S0720 E12118 - S0632 E12110 - S0619 E12152 - S0654 E12226 MOV NW 10KT
10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/2100Z SFC/FL220 S0740 E12131 - S0720 E12112 - S0613 E12055 - S0559 E12157 - S0702 E12225
E12112 - S0613 E12055 - S0559 E12157 - S0702 E12225
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0300Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0900Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL220 NW FM SUMMIT OBSERVED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/1820Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 12:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move nw, flight level 220 (6600m) move nw observation at 15 1200 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move to nw from summit, expected to dissipate 3-6 hours. Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) nw from summit, expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 12:20 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/1220Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/638
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV NW, FL220 MOV NW OBS AT
15/1200Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/1200Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0810 E12213 - S0825 E12205 - S0826 E12205 - S0740 E12000 - S0710 E11950 - S0700 E12020 MOV NW 10KT SFC/FL220 S0743 E12243 - S0807 E12202 - S0746 E12139 - S0700 E12133 - S0645 E12203 - S0709 E12239 MOV NW 10KT
S0700 E12133 - S0645 E12203 - S0709 E12239 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1800Z SFC/FL220 S0804 E12155 - S0734 E12126 - S0649 E12121 - S0630 E12202 - S0701 E12242 - S0733 E12243
E12243
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0000Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0600Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL150 MOV TO NW FM SUMMIT, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE
WITHIN 3-6 HRS. VA TO FL220 NW FM SUMMIT, EXPECTED TO
DISSIPATE WITHIN 12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON SAT IMG
AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/1520Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 10:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move nw, flight level 220 (6600m) move north observation at 15 0940 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move to nw from summit, expected to dissipate volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light winds, expected to dissipate 12-18hrs. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 09:56 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/1000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/637
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV NW, FL220 MOV N OBS AT
15/0940Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/0940Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0831 E12227 - S0749 E12042 - S0736 E12021 - S0713 E12014 - S0718 E12113 - S0749 E12159 - S0759 E12158 MOV NW 10KT SFC/FL220 S0820 E12253 - S0831 E12227 - S0759 E12158 - S0716 E12201 - S0710 E12233 - S0738 E12248 MOV N 05KT
MOV N 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1540Z SFC/FL220 S0816 E12254 - S0824 E12223 - S0754 E12149 - S0709 E12157 - S0703 E12237 - S0741 E12301
E12301
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/2140Z SFC/FL220 S0808 E12300 - S0820 E12212 - S0757 E12139 - S0700 E12146 - S0648 E12244 - S0731 E12314
E12314
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0340Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL150 MOV TO NW FM SUMMIT, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE
WITHIN 6HRS. VA TO FL220 NEAR SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS,
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 12-18HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/1300Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 07:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move nw, flight level 220 (6600m) move north observation at 15 0640 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move to nw from summit, expected to dissipate volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light winds, expected to dissipate 12-18hrs. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 06:57 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/0700Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/636
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV NW, FL220 MOV N OBS AT
15/0640Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/0640Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0837 E12209 - S0828 E12113 - S0801 E12043 - S0742 E12043 - S0743 E12127 - S0803 E12205 - S0811 E12200 MOV NW 15KT SFC/FL220 S0839 E12254 - S0840 E12210 - S0812 E12200 - S0745 E12214 - S0732 E12242 - S0745 E12309 - S0813 E12309 MOV N 05KT
S0813 E12309 MOV N 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1240Z SFC/FL220 S0843 E12255 - S0847 E12203 - S0801 E12143 - S0716 E12221 - S0725 E12317 - S0757 E12324
E12324
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1840Z SFC/FL220 S0839 E12258 - S0843 E12212 - S0751 E12119 - S0655 E12222 - S0701 E12317 - S0747 E12335
E12335
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0040Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA TO FL150 MOV TO NW FM SUMMIT, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE
WITHIN 6HRS. VA TO FL220 NEAR SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS,
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 12-18HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/1000Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 04:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Cvghm report ongoing eruption. Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move nw, flight level 220 (6600m) move north.
  • Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) extending to nw from summit, expected to dissipate 6-12hrs. Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance and ground report.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 04:04 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/0400Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/635
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CVGHM REPORT ONGOING ERUPTION. VA TO FL150
MOV NW, FL220 MOV N
OBS VA DTG: 15/0330Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0818 E12212 - S0836 E12208 - S0824 E12131 - S0805 E12121 - S0801 E12148 - S0809 E12215 MOV NW 20KT SFC/FL220 S0841 E12248 - S0848 E12225 - S0842 E12207 - S0818 E12212 - S0800 E12218 - S0754 E12237 - S0758 E12258 - S0820 E12301 MOV NW 05KT
S0820 E12301 MOV NW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0930Z SFC/FL150 S0837 E12209 - S0840 E12102 - S0818 E12020 - S0737 E12000 - S0726 E12038 - S0743 E12128 - S0802 E12204 - S0811 E12200 SFC/FL220 S0839 E12254 - S0840 E12210 - S0812 E12200 - S0745 E12213 - S0735 E12243 - S0745 E12309 - S0813 E12309
- S0745 E12309 - S0813 E12309
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1530Z SFC/FL150 S0819 E12115 - S0850 E12103 - S0845 E12021 - S0740 E11851 - S0652 E11844 - S0653 E11938 - S0735 E12119 SFC/FL220 S0843 E12255 - S0848 E12214 - S0755 E12149 - S0716 E12221 - S0725 E12317 - S0757 E12324
- S0755 E12149 - S0716 E12221 - S0725 E12317 - S0757 E12324
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/2130Z SFC/FL220 S0839 E12258 - S0843 E12212 - S0751 E12119 - S0655 E12222 - S0701 E12317 - S0747 E12335
E12335
RMK: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL150 EXTENDING TO NW FM SUMMIT,
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6-12HRS. VA TO FL220 NEAR
SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON SAT IMG
AND MODEL GUIDANCE AND GROUND REPORT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/0700Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 02:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) ext nw. Volcanic ash observation to 180, flight level 220 (6600m) move nw.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) extending to nw from summit. Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light winds, volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) moving to wnw away from summit and becoming diffuse, expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance and ground rep.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 02:57 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/0250Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/634
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL150 EXT NW. VA OBS TO
FL180, FL220 MOV NW
OBS VA DTG: 15/0230Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0810 E12220 - S0818 E12212 - S0827 E12210 - S0746 E12007 - S0704 E12007 - S0705 E12046 MOV NW 10KT SFC/FL220 S0841 E12248 - S0848 E12225 - S0842 E12207 - S0818 E12212 - S0803 E12229 - S0808 E12247 - S0824 E12252 MOV NW 05KT
MOV NW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0830Z SFC/FL150 S0838 E12209 - S0840 E12148 - S0826 E12117 - S0808 E12105 - S0805 E12136 - S0814 E12201 SFC/FL220 S0839 E12254 - S0840 E12210 - S0812 E12200 - S0745 E12213 - S0735 E12243 - S0745 E12309 - S0814 E12318
- S0745 E12213 - S0735 E12243 - S0745 E12309 - S0814 E12318
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1430Z SFC/FL150 S0843 E12212 - S0846 E12149 - S0843 E12044 - S0810 E12009 - S0759 E12052 - S0818 E12201 SFC/FL220 S0843 E12255 - S0848 E12214 - S0755 E12149 - S0716 E12221 - S0725 E12317 - S0757 E12324
- S0716 E12221 - S0725 E12317 - S0757 E12324
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/2030Z SFC/FL150 S0843 E12211 - S0856 E12014 - S0817 E11928 - S0745 E12016 - S0758 E12058 - S0812 E12142 SFC/FL220 S0839 E12258 - S0843 E12212 - S0749 E12120 - S0714 E12210 - S0732 E12259 - S0806 E12311
- S0714 E12210 - S0732 E12259 - S0806 E12311
RMK: VA TO FL150 EXTENDING TO NW FM SUMMIT. VA TO FL220 NEAR
SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS, VA TO FL180 MOVING TO WNW AWAY FROM
SUMMIT AND BECOMING DIFFUSE, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN
6HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE
AND GND REP.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/0400Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 01:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Cvghm report eruption to flight level 310 (9300m) at 15 0035 UTC.
  • Cvghm report volcanic ash to flight level 310 (9300m) updated advisory to volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light winds, volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) moving to wnw away from summit and becoming diffuse, expected to dissipate over 6-12hrs. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 01:56 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/0156Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/633
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CVGHM REPORT ERUPTION TO FL310 AT 15/0035Z
OBS VA DTG: 15/0130Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0836 E12212 - S0800 E12017 - S0716 E12001 - S0705 E12046 - S0808 E12219 MOV NW 10KT SFC/FL220 S0840 E12257 - S0852 E12240 - S0844 E12211 - S0812 E12218 - S0805 E12243 - S0815 E12258 MOV NW 05KT SFC/FL310 S0831 E12248 - S0835 E12247 - S0835 E12239 - S0829 E12237 - S0826 E12243 MOV NW 05KT
E12243 MOV NW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0730Z SFC/FL180 S0751 E12139 - S0834 E12124 - S0748 E11821 - S0647 E11823 - S0636 E11918 SFC/FL220 S0844 E12259 - S0858 E12131 - S0820 E12107 - S0742 E12136 - S0729 E12218 - S0751 E12258
E12136 - S0729 E12218 - S0751 E12258
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1330Z SFC/FL220 S0844 E12259 - S0858 E12131 - S0820 E12107 - S0742 E12136 - S0729 E12218 - S0751 E12258
E12258
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1930Z SFC/FL220 S0847 E12254 - S0857 E12117 - S0813 E12055 - S0736 E12128 - S0741 E12238 - S0814 E12256
E12256
RMK: CVGHM REPORT VA TO FL310. UPDATED ADVISORY TO FOLLOW.
VA TO FL220 NEAR SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS, VA TO FL180 MOVING
TO WNW AWAY FROM SUMMIT AND BECOMING DIFFUSE, EXPECTED TO
DISSIPATE OVER 6-12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON SAT IMG
AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/0255Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-15 at 01:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 180 (5400m) at 15 0040 UTC move nw, volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) move nw.
  • Volcanic ash discernible on latest satellite img. Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit in light winds, volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) moving to wnw away from summit and becoming diffuse, expected to dissipate over 6-12hrs. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 01:00 UTC, 15/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251015/0100Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/632
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL180 AT 15/0040Z MOV NW, VA TO
FL220 MOV NW
OBS VA DTG: 15/0040Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0836 E12212 - S0800 E12017 - S0716 E12001 - S0705 E12046 - S0808 E12219 MOV NW 10KT SFC/FL220 S0840 E12257 - S0852 E12240 - S0844 E12211 - S0812 E12218 - S0805 E12243 - S0815 E12258 MOV NW 05KT
S0805 E12243 - S0815 E12258 MOV NW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0640Z SFC/FL180 S0751 E12139 - S0834 E12124 - S0748 E11821 - S0647 E11823 - S0636 E11918 SFC/FL220 S0848 E12248 - S0859 E12155 - S0820 E12133 - S0748 E12155 - S0744 E12246 - S0808 E12307
E12155 - S0744 E12246 - S0808 E12307
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1240Z SFC/FL220 S0844 E12259 - S0858 E12131 - S0820 E12107 - S0742 E12136 - S0729 E12218 - S0751 E12258
E12258
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1840Z SFC/FL220 S0847 E12254 - S0857 E12117 - S0813 E12055 - S0736 E12128 - S0741 E12238 - S0814 E12256
E12256
RMK: VA DISCERNIBLE ON LATEST SAT IMG. VA TO FL220 NEAR
SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS, VA TO FL180 MOVING TO WNW AWAY FROM
SUMMIT AND BECOMING DIFFUSE, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE OVER
6-12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON SAT IMG AND MODEL
GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/0400Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-14 at 22:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 180 (5400m) at 14 2140 UTC move wnw, volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) near summit.
  • Volcanic ash discernible on latest satellite img. Volcanic ash to flight level 220 (6600m) lingering near summit in light winds, volcanic ash to flight level 180 (5400m) moving to wnw away from summit and becoming diffuse, expected to dissipate over volcanic ash height and forecast based on gr. Report, satellite img and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:57 UTC, 14/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251014/2200Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/631
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, CVGHM
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL180 AT 14/2140Z MOV WNW, VA TO
FL220 NEAR SUMMIT
OBS VA DTG: 14/2140Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 S0842 E12231 - S0817 E12052 - S0743 E12023 - S0728 E12113 - S0755 E12212 - S0817 E12233 MOV W 10KT SFC/FL220 S0839 E12259 - S0848 E12255 - S0842 E12231 - S0818 E12234 - S0814 E12253 - S0828 E12305 MOV N 05KT
S0818 E12234 - S0814 E12253 - S0828 E12305 MOV N 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0340Z SFC/FL220 S0851 E12244 - S0845 E12222 - S0813 E12224 - S0804 E12249 - S0816 E12309 - S0847 E12302
E12302
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/0940Z SFC/FL220 S0853 E12233 - S0838 E12216 - S0812 E12220 - S0757 E12245 - S0808 E12314 - S0848 E12307
E12307
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1540Z SFC/FL220 S0855 E12240 - S0846 E12217 - S0813 E12209 - S0745 E12239 - S0801 E12313 - S0848 E12309
E12309
RMK: VA DISCERNIBLE ON LATEST SAT IMG. VA TO FL220 LINGERING
NEAR SUMMIT IN LIGHT WINDS, VA TO FL180 MOVING TO WNW AWAY
FROM SUMMIT AND BECOMING DIFFUSE, EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE OVER
6HRS. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON GR. REPORT, SAT IMG AND
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251015/0100Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-10 at 12:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 80 (2400m) rep at 10 0727 UTC.
  • Area obscure by meteorological cloud. Cvghm rep discrete volcanic ash to 800m above summit. Expected to dissipate in 3-6 hours. Height and forecast based on ground reports and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 12:17 UTC, 10/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251010/1220Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/615
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL080 REP AT 10/0727Z
EST VA DTG: 10/1200Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S0835 E12248 - S0847 E12218 - S0827 E12218 - S0830 E12248 MOV W 15KT
E12218 - S0830 E12248 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/1800Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/0000Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/0600Z NO VA EXP
RMK: AREA OBSC BY MET CLD. CVGHM REP DISCRETE VA TO 800M ABV
SUMMIT. EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE IN 3-6 HRS. HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251010/1820Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-10 at 06:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 80 (2400m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station reported at 09 1825 UTC move southwest.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on recent satellite img due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Volcanic ash is expected to dissipate volcanic ash height and forecast based on ground report and model data.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:23 UTC, 10/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251010/0625Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/614
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL080 LAST REPORTED AT 09/1825Z MOV
SW
EST VA DTG: 10/0610Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S0833 E12249 - S0847 E12226 - S0838 E12217 - S0828 E12223 - S0828 E12248 MOV SW 10KT
E12217 - S0828 E12223 - S0828 E12248 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/1210Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1810Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/0010Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT SAT IMG DUE TO MET CLOUD
OBSCURATION. VA IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 3-6HRS. VA
HEIGHT AND FORECAST BASED ON GROUND REPORT AND MODEL DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251010/1225Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-10-10 at 00:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 80 (2400m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station reported at 09 1825 UTC move southwest.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on recent satellite img due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on ground report and model data.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:25 UTC, 10/10/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251010/0025Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180
PSN: S0833 E12246
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1703M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/613
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL080 LAST REPORTED AT 09/1825Z MOV
SW
EST VA DTG: 10/0010Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S0832 E12253 - S0929 E12140 - S0842 E12117 - S0823 E12248 MOV SW 15KT
E12117 - S0823 E12248 MOV SW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/0610Z SFC/FL080 S0833 E12253 - S0932 E12140 - S0840 E12116 - S0823 E12248
E12140 - S0840 E12116 - S0823 E12248
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1210Z SFC/FL080 S0831 E12251 - S0927 E12134 - S0827 E12116 - S0824 E12248
E12134 - S0827 E12116 - S0824 E12248
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 10/1810Z SFC/FL080 S0833 E12254 - S0921 E12129 - S0828 E12115 - S0822 E12250
E12129 - S0828 E12115 - S0822 E12250
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT SAT IMG DUE TO MET CLOUD
OBSCURATION. VA HEIGHT AND FORECAST BASED ON GROUND REPORT
AND MODEL DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251010/0625Z=