Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau keeps Halim Airport closed until 6 p.m.
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- Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta remained temporarily closed until an estimated 6 p.m. on Monday because of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
- The closure affected passengers and several flights arriving at or departing from the airport.
- AirNav Indonesia said it was updating aviation information as conditions in the airspace developed, with flight safety the stated priority.
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau has again disrupted flights in Jakarta, keeping Halim Perdanakusuma Airport temporarily closed until an estimated 6 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.
The closure affected passengers scheduled to travel to or from the airport. Authorities said the measure was taken as a precaution because ash had spread through airspace near flight routes and could affect aviation safety.
The latest extension appeared in an updated NOTAM. AirNav Indonesia said it was continuing to update aeronautical information dynamically, taking account of airspace conditions and safety considerations. Several flights were affected while passengers waited for certainty about their journeys.
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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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