Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports
An ash cloud from Anak Krakatau has grounded operations at eight airports across Indonesia, disrupting hundreds of commercial flights while also interrupting local school activities and fishing efforts.
On Sunday, authorities halted flight operations at eight airports throughout Indonesia following the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The disruption extended to Jakarta's main international hub alongside seven other regional facilities, collectively affecting a significant number of scheduled journeys.
The primary cause identified for these cancellations is an ash cloud generated by the volcano. This plume has created hazardous conditions for aircraft operations in the surrounding airspace.
Beyond aviation impacts, the eruption produced visible lava flows and audible booming sounds that were detected up to 435 miles (700km) away, according to Indonesia's geology agency. These phenomena have also led to interruptions in daily activities near the volcano, including some school classes and fishing operations.
The event occurred on Saturday, with the resulting effects persisting into Sunday as emergency response teams monitor the situation.
At a glance
- Eight airports grounded due to ash cloud from Anak Krakatau
- Hundreds of flights affected across Indonesia including Jakarta's main hub
- Eruption produced lava and sounds heard up to 700km away
- School activities and fishing also interrupted by the event