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Volcanic ash suspends Soekarno-Hatta airport flights, delays 209

9/6/2026

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Transport Ministry Suspends Flights

Indonesia's transport ministry suspended flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport because of volcanic ash.
The suspension was extended to 1:30 p.m. local time, delaying the originally planned 5:30 a.m. reopening.
The closure affected 209 flights, 22,798 passengers, cancelling 16 international flights and delaying seven.
Authorities advised masks, eye protection, and limited outdoor activity after residents reported eye irritation.

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Anak Krakatau Erupts

Expelled volcanic material disabled a CCTV camera monitoring Anak Krakatau.
An eruptive earthquake on Saturday recorded a 70 mm maximum seismic amplitude, unusually prolonged.
The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center observed an ash plume reaching 50,000 ft and drifting westward.
PVMBG enforces a three-kilometer safety perimeter around the eruptive center, prohibiting entry.
Magma Indonesia logged at least ten separate eruptions between Friday morning and early Saturday.

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Transport Ministry Suspends Flights

Indonesia's transport ministry suspended flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport because of volcanic ash.
The suspension was extended to 1:30 p.m. local time, delaying the originally planned 5:30 a.m. reopening.
The closure affected 209 flights, 22,798 passengers, cancelling 16 international flights and delaying seven.
Authorities advised masks, eye protection, and limited outdoor activity after residents reported eye irritation.

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