Radin Inten II and four other airports reopen today

Five Indonesian airports have resumed operations, but volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau remains a concern for aviation authorities.

AirNav Indonesia corporate secretary Hermana Soegijantoro said the reopened airports are Radin Inten II, Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas, Budiarto, Pondok Cabe and Salakanagara Tanjung Lesung. The decision followed Notam B1159/26, which applies on September 8 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

“Although they have resumed operations, the five airports remain under monitoring because volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau is still detected in the flight area,” Hermana said in a written statement. He urged pilots to remain cautious during arrivals and departures.

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Although they have resumed operations, the five airports remain under monitoring because volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau is still detected in the flight area.

AirNav said the notice reflected changes in the ash distribution that affected flight operations. Safety evaluations and updated aeronautical information indicated that the airports could reopen. Authorities are also monitoring field conditions, including periodic paper tests for volcanic ash at several affected airports, which have produced negative results.

Hermana said AirNav would continue tracking volcanic activity and ash distribution while coordinating with relevant stakeholders. “Monitoring and updating aeronautical information are carried out continuously to ensure that flight operations continue with safety as the priority,” he said.

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Monitoring and updating aeronautical information are carried out continuously to ensure that flight operations continue with safety as the priority.