Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau ash clears; new eruptions being monitored

September 8, 2026 9:31 AM

Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau ash clears; new eruptions being monitored

Indonesia reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four others that had been closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, although fresh eruptions on Tuesday raised the risk of further disruption. Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and some surrounding areas since its initial eruption late on Friday. It led to the closure of eight airports for safety reasons, with more than 340,000 travellers impacted. Soekarno-Hatta Airpo...

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

September 7, 2026 9:17 AM

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, the transport minister said. Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons. The transport ministry said 170,000 people have been affected by flight cancellations...