Indonesia Keeps Several Airports Closed Though Volcanic Eruption Is Easing
Ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted more than 1,500 flights and stranded about 170,000 passengers, officials said.
- On Monday, September 7, 2026, authorities kept eight airports closed, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread across Java and Sumatra.
- Mount Anak Krakatau, located 150 kilometres from Jakarta, began erupting late Friday, spewing lava fountains and ash plumes that reached 15,000 metres on the Sumatra side and triggered regional alerts.
- The Transportation Ministry reported the disruption grounded approximately 2,300 flights, affecting more than 270,000 passengers; schools in Jakarta and Lampung shifted to remote learning to mitigate health risks.
- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated authorities cannot confirm a reopening timeline due to dynamic weather, while airport operators established service recovery posts at terminals in East Java and Yogyakarta alternatives.
- Indonesia's Geology Agency warns that the probability of further eruptions remains high because seismic activity indicates ongoing movement of volcanic fluids within the volcanic system.
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