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Indonesia reopens Jakarta airports after Anak Krakatau ash disrupts 2,961 flights

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In this drone photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Anak Krakatau spews volcanic smoke in Sunda Strait, Indonesia, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Seven Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed on Mo

Indonesia has reopened Jakarta’s main airport and four others after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected about 341,000 travellers.

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The airports had been closed after eruptions from the volcano, in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, sent ash over Jakarta and nearby areas from Friday.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia’s main gateway, and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport resumed operations early Tuesday after winds shifted and ash conditions improved. Two airports remained closed as authorities continued safety checks.

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