List of 8 airports shut, international flights hit by Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,500+ flights grounded, 170K passengers stranded
A major eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel across Indonesia on Sunday, Sept. 6, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports — including Jakarta’s main international gateway — and affecting about 1,558 flights and 170,000 passengers, according to Indonesian authorities. What happened Anak Krakatau erupted repeatedly, with two significant bursts early Sunday. One lasted about…
Mount Anak Krakatau experienced a powerful eruption on Sunday, Sept. 6, causing the temporary closure of eight airports across Indonesia and disrupting international air travel. The volcano had shown increasing activity since Friday, Sept. 4. Two significant eruptions occurred, with ash clouds reaching up to 50,000 feet and posing risks to aircraft operations.
Jakarta's main international airport, Soekarno-Hatta, was among the affected facilities, while other impacted airports included Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Radin Inten II Airport, and Husein Sastranegara Airport in Lampung. The eruption forced the cancellation or rescheduling of approximately 1,558 flights, impacting over 170,000 passengers.
Major carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and AirAsia suspended or adjusted their services due to the hazard posed by the volcanic ash. The ash cloud affected routes connecting Jakarta to destinations like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Sydney, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Amsterdam. Indonesia's Transport Ministry reported the initial number of affected passengers and flights, which subsequently rose as the disruption expanded.
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