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Haze Grounds Flights at Central Kalimantan Airport

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Several airlines halted flights at Tjilik Riwut Airport in Central Kalimantan due to haze from forest fires.

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A total of 201 flights in Central Kalimantan were affected, 79 flights were delayed, 121 flights were cancelled/postponed, and one flight was diverted.

A number of airlines have decided to temporarily suspend flight operations at Tjilik Riwut Airport in Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan due to the haze from forest and land fires.

The Ministry of Transportation recorded 409 flights affected by forest and land fires in Kalimantan on September 14-20, 2026, up from 159 flights.

Forest and land fires (Karhutla) have begun to have a significant impact on flight operations in a number of areas in Kalimantan.

A total of 409 flights were affected by forest and land fires in the working area of the Balikpapan Region VII Airport Authority Office during the period of September 14–20, 2026.

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katadata.co.id broke the news on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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