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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closed Over Anak Krakatau Ash, Passengers Given Hotels and Buses

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, temporarily closed on Sept. 6, 2026, because of indications that volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau had spread to the area.
  • Injourney Airports activated procedures for affected passengers, providing snacks and drinks and arranging free buses to hotels.
  • Passengers received the assistance while awaiting confirmation that flights could resume and travel conditions had become suitable.

A temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport disrupted air travel in Tangerang, Banten, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, after indications of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.

With flights delayed, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, also known as Injourney Airports, activated its procedures for affected passengers. Airport staff distributed snacks and drinks at Terminal 3, while the company provided free buses to take prospective passengers to hotels.

The services were offered as passengers waited for certainty about flight operations and for conditions to become suitable for travel again.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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