Smoke at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Terminal 2 Caused by Ground Vehicle Malfunction; Quickly Contained

Thick smoke enveloped Terminal 2 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Saturday, June 6, prompting a swift response from airport management. The incident, which occurred in the baggage makeup area of Terminal 2D, was reportedly caused by a technical malfunction in a ground handling operational vehicle.

Video footage of the event, showing plumes of smoke and warning sirens, circulated widely on social media. Airport authorities confirmed they received the report and immediately deployed the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit, along with technical and operational teams, to the scene.

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The source of the disturbance was successfully handled, and the affected area could be normalized quickly, after within about 5 to 10 minutes since the report was received.

According to Yudistiawan, Assistant Deputy of Communication & Legal at the airport, the situation was brought under control within approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The affected vehicle was moved to an open area to expedite the dissipation of smoke. "The source of the disturbance was successfully handled, and the affected area could be normalized quickly," Yudistiawan stated.

Airport officials assured the public that air circulation was managed, and the area was swept to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Yudistiawan apologized for any inconvenience caused, emphasizing that passenger safety, security, and comfort are top priorities. Flight operations and passenger services at Terminal 2 continued without disruption.

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We also convey our apologies for the inconvenience felt by service users. The safety, security, and comfort of service users are our top priorities.