Indonesia shuts six airports as Anak Krakatoa eruptions disrupt flights
Indonesia shut six airports after Anak Krakatoa erupted, disrupting 209 flights and affecting more than 22,000 passengers.
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“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, canceling flights at Jakarta airport and others”
Anak Krakatau eruption cancels flights at Jakarta airports and beyond
Key points
- Anak Krakatau erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday, with lava flares seen on CCTV.
- AirNav Indonesia closed airspace around Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma and four other airports due to volcanic ash.
- Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport canceled all flights; five airports affected overall.
- Ash plumes reached up to 50,000 feet, drifting over Jakarta, Banten, West Java and surrounding waters.
- Authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the crater as activity continued.
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Indonesia shut six airports after Anak Krakatoa erupted, disrupting 209 flights and affecting more than 22,000 passengers.