https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airport-four-others-after-anak-krakatau-ash-clearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airport-four-others-after-anak-krakatau-ash-clearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airport-four-others-after-anak-krakatau-ash-clears#u61882Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:36:54 +0000Indonesia has reopened five airports, including those serving the capital Jakarta, after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau cleared. The eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights and left thousands of travelers stranded. While flights have resumed, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that 178 aircraft must undergo mandatory airworthiness checks before returning to service. Authorities reopened the sites after clearing ash from critical infrastructure.Why it mattersAnak Krakatau is located on a small island in the Sunda Strait. Indonesia is part of the Ring of Fire,