The volcano erupted again! Air traffic was paralyzed, 1,558 flights were affected.
In Indonesia, the ash cloud rising from the re‑eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano reached about 15 kilometres. While operations were halted at eight airports, 1,558 flights were cancelled or delayed, affecting about 170,000 passengers.
The reactivation of the Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait in Indonesia caused major disruptions to air transport. Due to ash clouds reaching about 15 kilometre in height, operations at eight airports were halted, and 1558 flights were cancelled or delayed.
Ash Cloud Reached 15 Kilometre
Volcanic activity that began on Friday night at Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, continued through the weekend. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) announced that satellite images had detected two separate ash layers.
It was reported that one ash cloud rose to about 20,000 feet, while the other reached 50,000 feet. This height corresponds to roughly 15 kilometres.
Flights Halted at 8 Airports
Due to the spread of volcanic ash into the airspace, operations at eight airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, were temporarily suspended.
Halim Perdanakusuma, Radin Inten II, and Budiarto airports were also among the hubs affected by the ash cloud.
1558 Flights Cancelled or Delayed
The scale of the transportation problem caused by the ash clouds grew rapidly. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, a total of 1558 flights were cancelled or delayed at eight airports.
While it was reported that about 170,000 passengers were affected by the disruptions, only at Soekarno‑Hatta Airport were more than 900 flights impacted.
Ash Poses a Risk to Aircraft
According to BMKG data, ash layers moved toward Jakarta, Banten, and West Java as well as the surrounding sea areas. It was noted that the higher‑level ash cloud spread toward Sumatra and the Indian Ocean.
The resumption of flights is being assessed based on ash density and wind conditions, as volcanic ash can cause serious problems in aircraft engines.
3-Kilometer Safety Zone Around the Volcano
Officials warned against approaching the 3-kilometer zone around Anak Krakatau. It was announced that volcanic activity continues and that the timing or magnitude of new eruptions cannot be precisely predicted in advance.
So far, no casualties or evacuation decisions related to the eruptions have been reported.
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