Hoskins airport has been closed due to volcanic ash fall from Mt Ulawun.
Ash fall was reported in the Hoskins area between 6 and 9pm Saturday evening, after Mt Ulawun erupted again on Saturday at 5am.
A notice to airmen was issued by the PNG Air Services today advising of the closure of Hoskins airport.
All Air Niugini flights to and from Hoskins, West New Britain Province, are cancelled effective today, Sunday 04th August 2019, due to ash on the runway.
Mt Ulawun has reportedly been quiet since 10pm Saturday, and the ashfall has subsided.
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