Indonesia Reopens Airports as Volcanic Ash Clears

Indonesia has reopened all airports closed by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau as conditions improve. However, eight people including five journalists remain missing following eruptions.

A Batik Air Airbus A320 lands at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, as the airport reopened following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, in Tangerang, near Jakarta, Indonesia, September 8, 2026. REUTERS/Yuddy Cahya Budiman

Indonesia reopened all airports on Tuesday after volcanic ash cleared, affecting over 340,000 travelers. The closures followed the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, disrupting carriers across the region. Fresh eruptions on Tuesday threaten further delays for airlines already absorbing higher operating expenses.