Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Mayon in Philippines on 03 May 2026 10:11 UTC

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Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Mayon

in Philippines

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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Measurements Levels

SOURCE	GAUGE LOCATION	LAT	LON	TIME (UTC)	HEIGHT (m)	PERIOD (min)

03 May 10:11 04 May 10:14

04/05 10:14 2026-561 TOKYO

03/05 10:11 2026-560 TOKYO

03/05 00:00 2026-22 DARWIN

02/05 23:50 2026-559 TOKYO

02/05 18:10 2026-21 DARWIN

02/05 12:10 2026-20 DARWIN

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-04 at 10:14 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-05-04 09:53 UTC flight level 100 (3000m) extend wnw reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 10:14 UTC, 04/05/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260504/1014Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/561
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260504/0953Z FL100 EXTD WNW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 04/0950Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL100 110/11KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-03 at 10:11 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-05-03 09:54 UTC volcanic ash cloud reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 10:11 UTC, 03/05/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260503/1011Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/560
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260503/0954Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 03/0950Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/16KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-03 at 00:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 022350 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 23:58 UTC, 02/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260503/0000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/22
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 02/2320Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0520Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1120Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/1720Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 022350 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-02 at 23:50 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Volcanic ash dissipated on satellite imagery.
None.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 23:50 UTC, 02/05/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260502/2350Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/559
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA DISSIPATED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 02/2320Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/17KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: NIL
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-02 at 18:10 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 021800 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 18:05 UTC, 02/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260502/1810Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/21
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 02/1720Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/2320Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/0520Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/1120Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 021800 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260503/0010Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-05-02 at 12:10 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 021200 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 13:37 UTC, 02/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260502/1210Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/20
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 02/1120Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/1720Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/2320Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/0520Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 021200 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260502/1810Z=

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