Indonesia Airport Flights Suspended After Anak Krakatau Eruption
International News
Flights have been disrupted at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia, near the capital of Jakarta, following eruptive activity at Anak Krakatau.
Volcanic ash can pose a serious threat to aircraft, due to effects on engines, among other systems. This volcanic matter requires close observation by aviation authorities to permit operations to resume safely.
Other airports were affected due to ash in the atmosphere spread by the volcanic eruption, meaning travelers might encounter delayed, canceled, or rerouted flights depending on prevailing safety conditions and weather patterns.
Indonesia sits on the so-called Ring of Fire, which means it regularly experiences volcanic events such as Anak Krakatau, an active volcanic zone in the region.
It has been recommended for travelers to check flight availability and status with their airlines before heading to airports in the areas likely to be affected.
Aviation officials are continuing to keep the volcano under observation as well as the airspace around it before determining when normal flight operations may resume to both Indonesian international airports and elsewhere in the immediate region.