Soekarno-Hatta Airport resumes flights as volcanic ash clears

Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) - Soekarno-Hatta International Airport processed 324 flights by Tuesday afternoon as operations gradually returned to normal following temporary disruptions caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, airport operator InJourney Airports announced.

The resumed air traffic comprised 208 departures and 116 arrivals after aviation authorities issued updated Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) clearing flight paths across the region.

"All air corridors have been reopened. Routes to various destinations—including Medan and Aceh—are safe,” Assistant Deputy of Communication & Legal at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Yudistiawan said here on Tuesday.

"We recorded a significant spike in activity as flight schedules normalized,” he added.

By the end of Tuesday, total aircraft movements at the nation’s busiest hub were projected to reach 896 flights, carrying an estimated 113,000 passengers throughout the day.

Airport management emphasized that safety protocols remain rigorous prior to authorizing takeoffs and landings.

Ground crews conducted periodic cleaning across runways, taxiways, and aprons to clear residual volcanic ash.

In addition, airlines are required to perform thorough fleet inspections in compliance with Ministry of Transportation safety directives before aircraft are cleared for service.

To maintain terminal order, airport management urged passengers affected by previous delays or cancellations to check their flight status before traveling to the airport.

"Passengers choosing to reschedule are advised to monitor their updated itineraries. Meanwhile, passengers with confirmed departures for today may proceed directly to Soekarno-Hatta Airport,” Yudistiawan said.

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