Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Airports in Indonesia, including those serving Jakarta and Bandung, have reopened following a volcanic ash crisis caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The eruption forced a two-day closure of airports in the capital, halting nearly 3,000 flights. While some reports indicate up to 270,000 people were stranded during the disruption, authorities have now cleared ash from critical infrastructure to resume flights. The closure affected eight airports in total, including two serving Jakarta and Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
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- ✓ The eruption of Anak Krakatau forced the closure of eight airports, including two serving Jakarta.
- ✓ Flights to and from Jakarta resumed after a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights.
- ✓ Hundreds of flights were canceled at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
- ✓ Jakarta and Bandung airports have reopened as volcanic ash risks recede.
What changed
Jakarta and four other airports have resumed operations after ash risks receded.
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Indonesia airports reopen after Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts travel
Airports in Indonesia, including those serving Jakarta and Bandung, have reopened following a volcanic ash crisis caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The eruption forced a two-day closure of airports in the capital, halting nearly 3,000 flights. While some reports indicate up to 270,000 people were stranded during the disruption, authorities have now cleared ash from critical infrastructure to resume flights. The closure affected eight airports in total, including two serving Jakarta and Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
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, including two serving Jakarta.
- Flights to and from Jakarta resumed after a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
- Jakarta and Bandung airports have reopened as volcanic ash risks recede.
Still unconfirmed
- Up to 200 helpers from Hong Kong were stranded in Indonesia.
What to watch next
- Reports on the total number of displaced passengers
- Updates on air traffic volume returning to normal levels
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (16)
- CBS News — Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
- People.com — Volcano Eruption Leaves 170,000 People Stranded, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
- CNBC — Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
- 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
- People.com — Stranded Plane Passenger Describes Unusual ‘Calm’ in Airport amid Volcanic Travel Disruptions (Exclusive)
- South China Morning Post — Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia
- Bloomberg.com — Indonesia Reopens Jakarta, Bandung Airports as Ash Risks Recede
- Reuters — Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport, four others after Anak Krakatau ash clears
- WRAL — Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
- AP News — Anglers capture dramatic footage of Anak Krakatau volcano eruption in Indonesia
- South China Morning Post — Hong Kong families hit as volcanic ash strands up to 200 helpers in Indonesia
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