On 15 October, Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara erupted, sending an ash column 10 km into the sky and prompting authorities to raise the alert to its highest level. The volcano has been active in recent months, with eruptions recorded in July and August. The latest eruption forced the closure of Fransiskus Xaverius Seda airport in Maumere and the evacuation of nearby residents. The event presents immediate operational risks to air travel, as volcanic ash poses a hazard to aircraft engines. Local security efforts are focused on enforcing the 6 km to 7 km exclusion zone.