Eruption of Anak Krakatau Disrupts Air Travel in Jakarta
By Editor • September 6, 2026 • 1 min read
On September 6, 2026, the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, leading to the suspension of all flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The eruption occurred at 3:53 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds, sending volcanic ash into the atmosphere and affecting air travel across western Indonesia.
The Indonesian Geological Agency reported that the volcanic island, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, had exhibited signs of increased activity prior to the eruption. Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported, and no evacuation orders have been issued, as the nearest settlement lies over 16 kilometers from the volcano.
As ash clouds spread over the capital Jakarta and the Lampung province, the airport announced a flight suspension from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This disruption prompted passengers to seek refunds and retrieve their checked baggage, as a significant number of flights were canceled. Satellite imagery from Indonesia's volcanology agency and the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre revealed two ash plumes; one reached an altitude of 20,000 feet and drifted northeast, while another cloud ascended to 50,000 feet, moving westward and northwestward, impacting areas across several provinces.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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