Three Indonesian airports resume operations after clearing volcanic ash
Quick Look
- Three Indonesian airports, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, have resumed operations after being temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption.
- Before opening, specialists cleared the runways, taxiways and aprons, and tested friction properties to confirm compliance with flight requirements.
- The restoration is taking place in stages using an air traffic flow management system.
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Why It Matters
The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano released volcanic ash, posing a threat to aviation safety and requiring the temporary closure of airports in Indonesia.
Three Indonesian airports, including the capital's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, have resumed operations after being temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption.
Before the opening, specialists cleared the runways, taxiways and aprons of volcanic ash, and testing the adhesion properties of the runway surfaces showed that they meet the requirements for flight operations.
The restoration of airport operations is taking place in stages using an air traffic flow management system.
JAKARTA, September 8 - RIA Novosti. Three Indonesian airports, including the capital's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, have resumed operations after being temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatoa eruption, Antara reported, citing airport operator InJourney Airports.
According to the company, Soekarno-Hatta resumed flight service on Tuesday at 0.30 local time (20.30 Moscow time Monday). Halim-Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta opened at 0.40 (20.40 Moscow time Monday), and Hussein Sastranegara in Bandung - at 0.42 (20.42 Moscow time Monday).
“The infrastructure of the flight and passenger areas of the three airports is ready to serve flights again. The readiness of all operational and maintenance personnel is also ensured,” said InJourney Airports representative Ari Ahsanurrohim.
Before the opening, experts cleared volcanic ash from runways, taxiways and aprons. Checking the adhesion properties of the strip coating showed that they meet the requirements for flight operations.
As the general manager of Soekarno-Hatta Airport Heru Karyadi clarified, the restoration of work is taking place in stages. At the initial stage, an air traffic flow control system is used, which makes it possible to gradually increase the number of arriving and departing aircraft.
Passengers are urged to check the status of flights through official airline channels before heading to the airport as schedules may be subject to change.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Full restoration of normal flight schedules at Jakarta and Bandung airports will occur within 24-48 hours, provided there are no new ash emissions
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How long will the air traffic control system be in place?
- Is there a risk of another ash release from Anak Krakatau in the coming days?
- What economic damage has airport closures caused to airlines and passengers?
