Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing
Flights to and from Jakarta have resumed following a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. While the eruption is easing, several other Indonesian airports remain closed. The disruption affected eight airports in total, including two serving the capital, and halted nearly 3,000 flights. Reports on the number of stranded travelers vary significantly, with estimates ranging from 170,000 to 270,000 people. Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport was among the hubs experiencing hundreds of flight cancellations during the event.
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- ✓ The eruption of Anak Krakatau forced the closure of eight airports.
- ✓ Two airports serving Jakarta were among those closed.
- ✓ Nearly 3,000 flights were halted during the two-day closure of Jakarta's airports.
- ✓ Hundreds of flights were canceled at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
What changed
Flights to and from Jakarta resumed after a two-day closure.
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Indonesia Reopens Capital Airports as Anak Krakatau Eruption Eases
Flights to and from Jakarta have resumed following a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. While the eruption is easing, several other Indonesian airports remain closed. The disruption affected eight airports in total, including two serving the capital, and halted nearly 3,000 flights. Reports on the number of stranded travelers vary significantly, with estimates ranging from 170,000 to 270,000 people. Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport was among the hubs experiencing hundreds of flight cancellations during the event.
Why it matters
Anak Krakatau is located on a small island in the Sunda Strait. Indonesia is situated within the Ring of Fire, making it the most volcanic nation in the world.
What is confirmed
- The eruption of Anak Krakatau forced the closure of eight airports.
- Two airports serving Jakarta were among those closed.
- Nearly 3,000 flights were halted during the two-day closure of Jakarta's airports.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
- Several Indonesian airports remain closed despite the eruption easing.
Still unconfirmed
- Approximately 170,000 travelers were stranded at eight Indonesian airports.
- Approximately 270,000 people were left stranded as airports extended closures.
What to watch next
- Reopening dates for the remaining closed airports
- Updated official counts of stranded passengers
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- CBS News — Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
- CNBC — Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
- CNN — Anak Krakatau eruption: Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
- BBC — Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closures
- Reuters — Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nation
- AP News — Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing
- People.com — Stranded Plane Passenger Describes Unusual ‘Calm’ in Airport amid Volcanic Travel Disruptions (Exclusive)
- abcnews.com — Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
- thediplomat.com — Indonesia Reopens Airports After Suspension Due to Volcanic Eruption
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