Key facts
- Catania airport reopened on Monday evening.
- The airport was closed for three days due to ash from Mount Etna.
- Mount Etna is Europe's highest and most-active volcano.
- Volcanic ash emissions from Mount Etna have frequently disrupted flights at Catania this summer.
Catania airport in Sicily, Italy, reopened on Monday evening after being shut down for three days due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna. The airport's operations were suspended because of interference from the ash, a common occurrence during the summer months due to the volcano's frequent activity. Mount Etna is recognized as Europe's highest and most active volcano.