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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Eight Indonesian Airports, Halts 1,558 Flights
Anak Krakatau erupted twice on Sunday, September 6, 2026, prompting AirNav Indonesia to close airspace at eight airports and cancel 1,558 flights, grounding tens of thousands of passengers.[1]
AirNav Indonesia closed airspace at eight airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, and ordered closures until midnight.[1] By Sunday evening, 1,558 flights had been canceled, affecting about 170,000 passengers as ash plumes reaching roughly 20,000 and 50,000 feet drifted over parts of Java and Sumatra.[1]
Authorities reported no casualties and urged residents to stay at least 3 kilometers from the active crater.[1]
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- Anak Krakatau erupted twice on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with bursts lasting 30 seconds and 16 seconds.
- AirNav Indonesia closed airspace at eight airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma.
- By Sunday evening, 1,558 flights were canceled, affecting about 170,000 passengers, with closures ordered until midnight.
- Volcanic ash plumes reached about 20,000 and 50,000 feet and drifted over parts of Java and Sumatra.
- Authorities reported no casualties and advised people to stay at least 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the active crater.
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September 06, 2026