Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Forces Temporary Closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced Soekarno-Hatta Airport to close temporarily, disrupting 33 flights on domestic and international routes.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta was temporarily closed on September 6, 2026, due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The airport was closed from 01:30 WIB to 05:30 WIB following paper tests conducted on Sunday that detected the presence of ash. The closure affected 33 flights, with 16 cancellations, seven delays, and five reschedulings.
International routes impacted included flights to and from Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul/Incheon, Doha, Amsterdam, and Kuala Lumpur. Domestic routes affected included flights to and from Lampung, as well as flights to Denpasar and Surabaya. The DGCA is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with various parties to ensure flight safety and operational adjustments.
They advise travelers to monitor airline updates and plan accordingly for potential schedule changes.
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