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THE Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transportation announced that, pursuant to NOTAM Number A3341/26, Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) International Airport has been temporarily closed from 01:30 WIB to 05:30 WIB due to the spread of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
“This measure was taken following ‘paper test’ results conducted on Sunday (September 6) between 00:35 WIB and 01:05 WIB, which indicated the presence of volcanic ash at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport,” stated the Director General of Civil Aviation, Lukman F. Laisa, in Jakarta on Sunday (9/06), 2026.
Based on monitoring data as of September 5, 2026, at 22:00 WIB, 33 flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were affected.
Regarding international flights, there were 16 cancellations, seven delays, and five reschedulings. Affected routes included flights to and from Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Sydney (SYD), Seoul/Incheon (ICN), Doha (DOH), Amsterdam (AMS), and Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
For domestic flights, there were four cancellations and one flight diversion. Affected routes included flights to and from Lampung (TKG), as well as flights to Denpasar (DPS) and Surabaya (SUB).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is also paying close attention to the restoration of flight schedules on September 6, 2026, given the potential for cascading impacts on aircraft rotation, fleet availability, subsequent flight schedules, and terminal capacity. “Safety remains the top priority in every operational decision, including flight schedule adjustments made by airlines. Operational adjustments will continue to be made dynamically based on evolving conditions on the ground,” said Lukman.
He stated that his agency would continue to monitor the situation and coordinate closely with airline operators, airport management, air navigation services, and the BMKG regarding the impact of Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruptive activity on flight operations, particularly at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation advises the public and prospective passengers traveling through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to monitor the latest information from airlines regarding their flight status and to plan their travel times with potential schedule changes in mind.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will continue to monitor the situation alongside airline operators, airport management, air navigation services, the BMKG, and other relevant parties, and will provide updates should there be significant changes to flight operations. [antaranews/photo special]
