Indonesia Reopens 5 Airports After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 2,961 Flights
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Updated · CNN · Sep 6
Indonesia Reopens 5 Airports After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 2,961 Flights
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Sep 6
Summary
Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta and four other airports resumed operations Tuesday after winds pushed Anak Krakatau’s ash away, though two airports remain closed.
Volcanic ash from eruptions that began late Friday forced eight airport closures for safety, disrupting 2,961 flights and affecting about 341,000 travelers.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said authorities still must inspect 178 planes stranded at Soekarno-Hatta, which could slow a full return to normal schedules.
Anak Krakatau erupted three more times Tuesday morning and remains at level 3 on Indonesia’s four-tier alert system, underscoring the risk of renewed disruption.