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Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau keeps Radin Inten airport closed

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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

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  • Airspace at Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung will remain closed until 6 p.m. local time because of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
  • Budiarto and Pondok Cabe airports also remained closed, with estimated reopening times of 5:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.
  • AirNav Indonesia is monitoring the ash cloud and coordinating with aviation stakeholders because ash can damage aircraft engines.

The closure of airspace at Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung has been extended until Sunday at 6 p.m. local time as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects flight operations.

AirNav Indonesia updated the aviation notice for the airport, saying the airspace closed at 2:07 p.m. and was expected to reopen at 6 p.m. The measure aims to protect flight safety while the atmosphere remains affected by volcanic ash.

Other airports in the affected area also remained closed. Budiarto Airport was expected to reopen at 5:30 p.m., while Pondok Cabe Airport was expected to resume operations at 4 p.m.

AirNav Indonesia’s Indonesia Network Management Center is monitoring the airspace and the spread of Anak Krakatau’s ash. The agency said it would update aviation information as conditions change and coordinate with aviation-sector stakeholders. Volcanic ash can endanger aircraft, particularly if it enters engines, so authorities will continue monitoring conditions before declaring flights safe to resume.

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