6 Indonesian Airports Remain Closed as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights
Six Indonesian airports remained closed as Anak Krakatau's volcanic ash disrupted flights and stranded about 170,000 passengers.
Six Indonesian airports remain closed as volcanic ash from the erupting Anak Krakatau continues to disrupt flight operations across the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The Transportation Ministry reported that the closures, initially set to end by 8:59 a.m. local time, will persist until at least 09:00 WIB at the six affected airports: Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung, Budiarto Airport in Curug, Pondok Cabe Airport, and Taufik Kiemas Airport.
The eruption, which began late Friday, has affected eight airports and delayed or canceled 1,558 flights, stranding approximately 170,000 passengers. Authorities have prepared alternative airports, including those in Semarang and Surabaya, and urged airlines and passengers to adjust their flight arrangements.
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