JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Four more airports in Indonesia were temporarily closed today as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatoa continued to spread, further disrupting flight operations and bringing the total number of affected airports to five.
Transport Ministry Civil Aviation Director General Lukman F Laisa said the additional closures involved Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta, Raden Inten II Airport in Lampung, Budiarto Airport in Curug and Pondok Cabe Airfield.
“So, five airports have been closed. We continue to monitor the movement of this ash,” he said in an online press conference today.
He said the ministry was coordinating with airport operators, AirNav Indonesia and the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on developments in the volcanic ash movement.
Earlier, authorities said Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was temporarily closed since 1.30am today after volcanic ash was detected in the airport area.
The closure is extended until 1.30pm local time.
Meanwhile, the Halim Perdanakusuma, Raden Inten II and Pondok Cabe are scheduled to remain closed until 2pm, while Budiarto until 1.30pm. — Bernama
Date: 6 September, 2026 1:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
💬 Join the Conversation! 💬
We’ve disabled comments on our posts and pages to keep the discussions organized and lively! But don’t worry – the conversation isn’t over. Head over to our forum and share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with the community! It’s the perfect place to connect, learn, and engage with others who care about the same things. We can’t wait to hear from you!