Indonesia Closes 8 Airports After Volcanic Eruption, Stranding 170,000 Passengers
Summary
Indonesia has closed its main international airport and seven others after volcanic ash and lava from Mount Anak Krakatoa disrupted air travel, stranding about 170,000 passengers. More than 1,500 flights have been delayed or canceled as ash spread to areas including Bandarlampung.
Key Points
- Indonesia suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and seven other airports after eruptions from Mount Anak Krakatoa.
- About 170,000 passengers were stranded and 1,558 flights were delayed across the affected airports.
- Authorities said alternative landing sites were prepared in cities including Semarang and Surabaya.
- Volcanic ash reached Bandarlampung and covered parked cars and roadsides.
