Indonesian airports reopen as ash from multiple volcanoes persists, with one airport remaining closed

Ash emissions from Anak Krakatau and other volcanoes including Ili Lewotolok, Dukono and Ibu have forced temporary airport shutdowns across parts of Indonesia. All eight airports closed after the Anak Krakatau eruption have now reopened, while Wunopito Airport on Lembata remains closed until early Thursday due to the Ili Lewotolok plume. Airlines have conducted ash inspections of aircraft and runways, and Soekarno‑Hatta resumed operations with 324 flights and about 113,000 passengers recorded.

AirAsia has restored most Jakarta flights except two to Bandar Lampung, and mask distributions were carried out in the Thousand Islands area as health officials monitor ash fallout. Jakarta schools resumed in‑person classes on September 9 as authorities noted the ash threat had lessened.