Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
Airports in and around Jakarta have resumed operations after a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption. Authorities maintained a cautious approach to ensure safety while cleaning runways and equipment.
Why it matters
The event highlights the significant logistical and economic impact of natural disasters on regional transportation infrastructure.
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resumed early Tuesday (September 8, 2026) after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport serving Jakarta, Husein Sastranegara Airport in West Java’s Bandung city and two smaller airports in Banten province reopened just after midnight, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said.
Three other airports remained closed until 10 a.m., including Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung on the southern tip of Sumatra Island, despite improving conditions. Atung Bungsu Airport in Pagar Alam in South Sumatra province had resumed normal operations Monday morning.
“We are taking a conservative approach because wind direction is highly dynamic,” Mr. Purwagandhi said in a statement. “We want to ensure that volcanic ash has moved away from airports around Anak Krakatau.”
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