Anak Krakatau ash grounds Jakarta, Lampung flights
Indonesia suspended flights at airports serving Jakarta and Lampung on Sunday after ash from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau spread across western Java and southern Sumatra, disrupting hundreds of services and prompting aviation authorities to impose temporary closures. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the country’s busiest gateway, halted operations after volcanic ash was detected around…
Indonesia temporarily halted flights at airports serving Jakarta and Lampung on Sunday following ash emissions from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau. The Indonesian disaster management agency reported that four airports were closed at different times, with 301 flights, including 58 international services, impacted. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the country's busiest, closed its operations, affecting 209 flights and 22,798 passengers.
Airlines cancelled, delayed, or rescheduled services to destinations such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Doha, Sydney, Seoul, and Amsterdam. Volcanic ash posed a serious threat to aircraft, potentially damaging engines, impairing visibility, and affecting navigation systems. BMKG issued 50 Significant Meteorological Information, or SIGMET, warnings due to the eruption.
Authorities urged passengers to reduce outdoor activities, wear protective masks, and follow instructions from monitoring agencies. Disruption extended beyond aviation, with schools suspending activities and fishing restricted. Disaster authorities warned residents to observe exclusion zones and continue weather-modification operations to help clear ash.
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