Indonesia volcano eruption halts flights at Jakarta airport

A volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday, prompting the immediate cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport and causing disruptions at several other domestic airports across the country. Aviation authorities ordered the shutdown as ash plumes from the eruption spread over the capital’s airspace, raising safety concerns for aircraft operations.

Airlines suspended departures and arrivals at Soekarno‑Hatta, affecting thousands of passengers, while nearby airports reported delayed or diverted flights pending further assessments. Officials are monitoring the volcano’s activity and the ash dispersion forecast, advising travelers of potential continued interruptions and urging airlines to adjust schedules as conditions evolve.