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Bandung airport temporarily closes after Anak Krakatau eruption sends ash across region

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung temporarily closed from 12:07 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time because of volcanic ash linked to Mount Anak Krakatau.
  • The closure canceled eight flights, including four arrivals and four departures on routes connecting Bandung with Bali, Balikpapan and Surabaya.
  • Airport operator InJourney Airports said 1,344 prospective passengers were affected and urged travelers to check updates with their airlines.

Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung temporarily shut after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau was believed to have spread across Greater Bandung. The closure was ordered for the safety of flights and passengers.

Arie Ahsanurrohim, corporate secretary group head at InJourney Airports, said the latest notice to airmen set the closure from 12:07 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. He urged passengers to monitor flight information and alternative arrangements from their airlines.

In accordance with the latest notice to airmen, Husein Sastranegara Airport is temporarily closed for flight safety. We urge prospective air passengers to monitor information about flights and other options from their airlines.

· Arie AhsanurrohimThe InJourney Airports executive explained the temporary closure and advised passengers to check with airlines.

Eight flights were canceled. Four were arrivals: two from Bali, one from Balikpapan and one from Surabaya. The four canceled departures included two flights to Surabaya, one to Bali and one to Balikpapan.

The airport operator said 1,344 prospective passengers were affected by the cancellations.

The number of prospective air passengers affected by these flight cancellations was 1,344.

· Arie AhsanurrohimHe gave the estimated number of passengers affected by the eight canceled flights.
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