Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport resumed operations on Saturday after several hours of grounding due to the eruption of the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
The airport announced on Twitter that after removing the volcanic ash, checking the runway, and confirming that the wind conditions were favorable, we resumed takeoff and landing operations.
Popocatepetl, about 72 kilometers (45 miles) southeast of Mexico City, has been active since 1994 and has put millions of people at risk, so it is closely monitored by nearby scientists, cameras, and sensors. Earlier this week, several cities closed schools due to volcanic ash.
The airport ceased operations at 4 am.
Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport (MEX), which serves Mexico City, was temporarily closed on May 20 due to increased volcanic activity and ash fall in the area.
