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Eight Indonesian airports extend closures because of Anak Krakatau volcanic ash

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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  • Eight Indonesian airports extended flight suspensions on Sept. 6 because of ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
  • Closures ranged from temporary shutdowns on Sept. 6 to periods extending into Sept. 7, depending on the airport.
  • Transport authorities prepared Kertajati, Ahmad Yani and Juanda airports as alternatives for affected airlines.

Eight Indonesian airports continued extending their operational closures on Sunday because of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The updated shutdown times varied by airport and were reported at 6:35 p.m. local time.

Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma and Radin Inten II airports were closed until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 6. Pondok Cabe and Taufik Kiemas also remained closed until 11:59 p.m., while Atung Bungsu was scheduled to close until 5 p.m.

Husein Sastranegara airport in Bandung was closed from 12:07 p.m. on Sept. 6 until 6 a.m. on Sept. 7. Budiarto Curug was closed from 6:48 a.m. on Sept. 6 until 6:59 a.m. on Sept. 7.

The closures followed activity from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The Transportation Ministry said several airports had halted flight operations because of the volcanic activity.

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said three alternative airports had been prepared to receive airlines affected by the closures: Kertajati in Majalengka, West Java; Ahmad Yani in Semarang, Central Java; and Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java.

In connection with the eruptive activity of Mount Anak Krakatau, several airports have experienced a suspension of flight operations.

· Indonesian Transportation MinistryThe ministry explained why multiple airports halted operations.
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