Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Indonesian air travel

Key developments

1. Sep 6, 2026

   Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and disrupting flights across Jakarta, Makassar and Lombok.

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2. Sep 6, 2026

   The eruption forces Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and several other Indonesian airports to shut down, canceling about 209 flights and affecting roughly 22,800 passengers.

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Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts 209 Flights

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Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Five Indonesian Airports

Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption spread volcanic ash over the Soekarno-Hatta airport area, forcing the suspension of operations and prompting closures of additional nearby airports. The disruptions affected about 209 flights and roughly 22,800 passengers, with international and domestic routes canceled or delayed as authorities urged calm and vigilance.