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ASHTAM Format

The document outlines the ASHTAM format for reporting volcanic ash information, including essential fields such as eruption details, volcanic alert levels, and affected air routes. It specifies the structure of the report, including priority indicators, addressee indicators, and various data points related to volcanic activity. Additionally, it provides notes on the use of specific codes and sources of information for accurate reporting.

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ASHTAM Format

The document outlines the ASHTAM format for reporting volcanic ash information, including essential fields such as eruption details, volcanic alert levels, and affected air routes. It specifies the structure of the report, including priority indicators, addressee indicators, and various data points related to volcanic activity. Additionally, it provides notes on the use of specific codes and sources of information for accurate reporting.

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APPENDIX 3.

ASHTAM FORMAT
(See Chapter 5, 5.2.4.)

(PRIORITY (ADDRESSEE INDICATOR(S))1


INDICATOR)
(COM
heading)
(DATE AND TIME (ORIGINATOR’S
( OF FILING) ( INDICATOR)

(VA*2 SERIAL NUMBER) (LOCATION DATE/TIME OF ISSUANCE (OPTIONAL GROUP)


(Abbreviated INDICATOR)
heading)
V A *2 *2

ASHTAM (SERIAL NUMBER)

(FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION AFFECTED) A)

(DATE/TIME (UTC) OF ERUPTION) B)

(VOLCANO NAME AND NUMBER) C)

(VOLCANO LATITUDE/LONGITUDE OR VOLCANO RADIAL AND DISTANCE FROM NAVAID) D)

(VOLCANO LEVEL OF ALERT COLOUR CODE, INCLUDING ANY PRIOR LEVEL OF ALERT COLOUR CODE)3 E)

(EXISTENCE AND HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL EXTENT OF VOLCANIC ASH CLOUD)4 F)

(DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF ASH CLOUD)4 G)

(AIR ROUTES OR PORTIONS OF AIR ROUTES AND FLIGHT LEVELS AFFECTED) H)

(CLOSURE OF AIRSPACE AND/OR AIR ROUTES OR PORTIONS OF AIR ROUTES, AND ALTERNATIVE AIR ROUTES
I)
AVAILABLE)

(SOURCE OF INFORMATION) J)

(PLAIN-LANGUAGE REMARKS) K)

NOTES:

1. See also Appendix 5 regarding addressee indicators used in predetermined distribution systems.
2. *Enter ICAO nationality letter as given in ICAO Doc 7910, Part 2.
3. See paragraph 3.5 below.
4. Advice on the existence, extent and movement of volcanic ash cloud G) and H) may be obtained from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre(s) responsible for
the FIR concerned.
5. Item titles in brackets ( ) not to be transmitted.

SIGNATURE OF ORIGINATOR (not for transmission)

ANNEX 15 APP 3-1 10/11/16

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