{
  "id": 5864067,
  "title": "Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Forces Temporary Closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/mount-anak-krakatau-volcanic-ash-forces-temporary-closure-of-soekarno",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T23:46:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2119022/mount-anak-krakatau-volcanic-ash-forces-temporary-closure-of-soekarno-hatta-airport"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced Soekarno-Hatta Airport to close temporarily, disrupting 33 flights on domestic and international routes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Soekarno-Hatta Airport closed for 4.5 hours on September 6, 2026",
    "Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau caused closure",
    "33 flights affected, including international and domestic routes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau means airlines and passengers face disruptions on both international and domestic routes, requiring adjustments to flight schedules.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}