Sinabung eruption halts flights at Kualanamu airport, thousands evacuated
The Kualanamu International Airport's aerodrome is closed dynamically according to Mount Sinabung's latest condition following its Monday eruption.
Mount Sinabung's eruption on Monday led to the temporary closure of Kualanamu International Airport, located in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, approximately 100 kilometers away. The airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura Aviasi, announced that all flights were halted between 10:50 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. due to the volcano's activity.
State-owned air navigation provider AirNav Indonesia issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) about the dynamic closure based on Sinabung's latest condition. Several domestic and international airlines canceled or altered their flight schedules as a result of the volcanic ash coverage. As of Tuesday afternoon, 21 flights to and from the airport had been canceled since Monday, with additional delays and changes experienced by others.
Kualanamu International Airport's aerodrome remained closed until further notice, with the airport operator working to ensure normal flight operations resumed.
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