What Happened
Volcanic Ash Cloud Disrupts Air Travel Across Eight Airports
The Mount Anak Krakatau eruption has grounded flights at eight airports in Indonesia, affecting thousands of passengers. The Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, confirmed that operational services had been temporarily suspended, including at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation reported that the eruption began on September 4, 2026, and ended on September 6, 2026, with two subsequent eruptions on the same day. AirNav Indonesia issued several Notice to Airmen alerts, closing airspace around airports as a safety precaution. The situation was first reported by AeroTime.