Airports serving Indonesia's capital have reopened following a two-day shutdown caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
Key facts
- •The closures impacted 2,961 flights, including 622 international services.
- •Approximately 341,000 passengers were affected by the two-day disruption.
- •Mount Anak Krakatau has been at the second-highest alert level since July.
- •Authorities maintain a 3-kilometer exclusion zone around the active crater.
- •Schools in affected regions are permitted to shift to online learning to minimize ash exposure.
Flights to and from Jakarta resumed early Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure of major airports. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi confirmed that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, and several regional facilities reopened shortly after midnight.
By the numbers
Ongoing Airport Status
While major hubs in Jakarta and West Java have resumed operations, three airports remained closed until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, including Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung. Minister Purwagandhi stated that authorities are maintaining a conservative approach due to dynamic wind patterns, allowing additional time for cleaning runways and aircraft of potential ash deposits.
Volcanic Activity and Impact
The two-day closure disrupted 2,961 flights and affected approximately 341,000 passengers. Although the continuous eruption phase ended Sunday, Mount Anak Krakatau remains active, with eruptions recorded early Tuesday morning. In response to the ash, the government has authorized schools in affected areas to transition to online learning.
Timeline
- SundayThe continuous eruption phase of Anak Krakatau ended.
- Monday morningAtung Bungsu Airport in Pagar Alam resumed normal operations.
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026Major airports serving Jakarta reopened shortly after midnight.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu.
