Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 6, 2026, causing significant flight cancellations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. While no casualties were reported, authorities issued warnings to maintain a safe distance from the crater as volcanic ash spread across several provinces.
Why it matters
Volcanic activity in this region poses a recurring threat to aviation safety and local infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with the Sunda Strait's geological instability.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday (September 6, 2026), prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
Indonesia's Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia's Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands showed signs of activity Saturday and erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
There were no casualties reported and no evacuation order issued. The nearest settlement is more than 16 kilometres. But the agency warned residents and visitors to stay at least 3 kilometres from the volcano's active crater.
Volcanic ash spread across parts of the capital Jakarta and Lampung province on the southern tip of Sumatra island, Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.
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