Flights to and from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, resumed on Tuesday following a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from an eruption. Multiple airports, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, and others in West Java and Banten provinces, reopened after midnight, according to Indonesia’s Transportation Minister, Dudy Purwagandhi.
While some airports reopened, three others, like Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung, remained closed until 10 a.m. local time due to fluctuating wind directions. Purwagandhi emphasized the need to ensure that volcanic ash had dissipated from airports near Anak Krakatau.
Despite tests showing no ash traces at some airports, extended closures were implemented for thorough inspections and cleaning of surfaces, runways, and aircraft exposed to volcanic ash. Mount Anak Krakatau’s ongoing activity, marked by lava fountains and loud noises, continued on Tuesday morning following its eruption cessation on Sunday.
The closure of airports on Sunday and Monday impacted nearly 2,961 flights, including 622 international flights, affecting approximately 341,000 passengers.