Iceland Volcano Shuts Down Keflavik International Airport
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Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport closed for take offs and landings from 8:30 a.m amid increasing fears that an ash plume from a volcanic eruption might damage jet engines, said RUV citing the Civil Protection Department.
The decision will stop 11 airplanes from taking off in Iceland and affect about 2,000 passengers, said the Reykjavik-based broadcaster. Another 13 airplanes were scheduled to land in Keflavik later today, RUV said.