Indonesia's main airport suspends flights after Anak Krakatau eruption

Volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has forced the temporary suspension of flights at Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport, the main gateway to Jakarta. The ash plume, drifting southeastward from the volcano, reached the airport’s airspace early Tuesday, prompting air traffic controllers to halt take‑offs and landings as a precautionary safety measure.

Airlines and airport officials confirmed that dozens of departures and arrivals were delayed or cancelled while visibility and air‑quality conditions were assessed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued an advisory urging pilots to avoid the affected zone until the ash concentration subsides. Authorities continue to monitor the volcano’s activity and forecast ash dispersion, with the expectation that normal operations will resume once conditions are deemed safe for aircraft.