Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights due to Anak Krakatau eruption
Summary
Flights were stopped at Indonesia’s main airport near Jakarta because volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau volcano was detected over the city. The airport paused operations to keep travelers safe while the volcano continues erupting and releasing ash into the air.Key Facts
- Flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were suspended until 1:30pm local time due to volcanic ash.
- Anak Krakatau began erupting late Friday, with lava fountains and loud sounds heard hundreds of miles away.
- Volcanic ash was detected at heights up to 15,000 meters above parts of Indonesia, affecting flight safety.
- Earlier flight suspensions affected 33 flights, including several international cancellations and delays.
- Airport officials confirmed volcanic ash presence after safety tests, leading to extended flight suspensions.
- Airlines like Singapore Airlines canceled and delayed flights to and from Jakarta because of the eruption.
- Indonesia’s disaster agency said there is no immediate risk of tsunami from this eruption.
- Anak Krakatau formed in the 1920s in the area left by the massive 1883 Krakatoa eruption, which was very deadly.
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