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Six Indonesian Airports, Including Jakarta, Close After Major Eruption

From Le Temps · () French

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  • Indonesian authorities suspended operations at six airports after Anak Krakatoa erupted, including Jakarta’s international airport.
  • More than 200 flights and 20,000 passengers were affected, while ash dispersion tests supported the closures.

Indonesia shut six airports on Sunday after Anak Krakatoa erupted, forcing a major interruption to air travel. The volcano lies more than 150 kilometers from the capital, Jakarta.

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the closures included Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, three other airports in the capital, Bandung International Airport, and Radin Airport near Bandar Kampung in Sumatra.

Jakarta’s international airport later extended its flight suspension until 5:30 p.m. local time. More than 200 flights and 20,000 passengers had already been affected.

Tests showed volcanic ash dispersing across the airport area, adding to the disruption caused by the eruption.

the dispersion of volcanic ash in the airport area

· Indonesian authoritiesTests identified volcanic ash near the airport area after the eruption.
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