The Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City closed its operations due to ash from the Popocatepetl volcano. The volcano, which has been active for several days, caused steam and ashes to emerge from its crater. The airport reported the closure via Twitter, citing the presence of volcanic ash as the reason for the closure. The airport remained closed for approximately two hours after the initial announcement, with airport and airline staff checking and cleaning the runways and taxiways. As of 1515 GMT, all flights were still suspended.