--- title: "Indonesian Airports Closed Due to Anak Krakatau Eruption" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/tech/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/tech/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption" category: "Science & Tech" area: "Asia-Pacific" published: "2026-09-07T03:45:38.319Z" source_reported: "2026-09-07T03:00:57.594Z" updated: "2026-09-07T03:45:38.319Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 18 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-07T03:30:20.003929+00:00" --- # Indonesian Airports Closed Due to Anak Krakatau Eruption *Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau led to the closure of eight Indonesian airports, affecting 170,000 travellers.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust high (86) due to multiple named officials, official statements, and corroborated figures across many outlets. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic score 95 reflects clear context, numerous quotes, specific data, and explanation of next steps. - Hype 18 of 100, lower is better. Hype low (18) as headlines match content and language remains factual without sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Eight Indonesian airports, including Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, closed on 7 September due to volcanic ash. - The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations. - The most recent eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau occurred on 6 September. - Reports differ on the extended closure times for Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Eight Indonesian airports, including Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma serving Jakarta, were closed on 7 September due to volcanic ash from eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau. The transport ministry reported that 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations. The most recent eruption occurred on 6 September at 8:23 PM local time. Ash from the eruption reached heights of up to 6,000 metres on the Java side and 15,000 metres on the Sumatra side. ## Airport closure times vary Sources provide differing extended closure times for Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The Star Kuala Lumpur and Business Times reported the airport would remain closed until at least 8:59 AM WIB. Reformatorisch Dagblad stated the airport would remain closed until at least 6:00 PM Monday evening. Viva.co.id and Tribunnews.com reported closures until 8:59 AM WIB. Katadata.co.id stated closures until 9:00 AM WIB. CNBCindonesia reported 16 flights were impacted. IDN Times reported a closure until 5:30 PM WIB, while Antaranews.com reported an extension until 9:30 AM WIB. CNN Indonesia reported closures for Halim and Soekarno-Hatta until 11:59 PM WIB. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports mention the transport ministry's report that ash from the eruption reached heights of up to 6,000m on the Java side and 15,000m on the Sumatra side. The right-rated reports also did not mention that schools in Jakarta and Lampung would use remote learning to counter health risks for students, as reported by state news agency Antara. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 100% (6) 7 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-07T03:30:20.003929+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-07T04:00:18.564Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated reports led on the extended closure of Indonesian airports due to the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The Star Kuala Lumpur and Business Times both reported that eight Indonesian airports, including those serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday, 7 September. Both outlets stated the transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations. The Star Kuala Lumpur also included details about the eruption's ash height, passenger experiences, and historical context of Krakatoa. Business Times noted the probability of further eruptions remained high and mentioned Indonesia's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Tribunnews.com and Liputan6.com digests focused on the closure of multiple airports until 8:59 AM WIB. Daily Express reported all flights cancelled at Soekarno-Hatta as people were stranded, noting the ash cloud reached 50,000ft. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 4 - unknown: 7 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1161814-opnieuw-vluchten-rond-jakarta-opgeschort-om-vulkaanuitbarsting) — Flights Around Jakarta Suspended Again Due to Volcanic Eruption - [www.jpnn.com](https://jpnn.com/news/notam-update-bandara-soetta-dan-halim-perdanakusuma-masih-ditutup-hingga-1800-wib) — NOTAM Update: Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma Airports Remain Closed Until 6:00 PM WIB - [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/07/mount-anak-krakatau-disruptions-indonesias-main-airport-closure-extended-till-859am-local-time) — Mount Anak Krakatau disruptions: Indonesia’s main airport closure extended till 8.59am local time - [Business Times](https://businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/indonesias-main-airport-closure-extended-until-8-59-am-local-time-after-mount-anak-krakatau-eruption) — Indonesia’s main airport closure extended until 8.59 am local time after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption - [Tribunnews.com](https://tribunnews.com/bisnis/7878807/enam-bandara-hari-ini-masih-ditutup-hingga-pukul-0859-wib-karena-erupsi-anak-krakatau) — Six Airports Remain Closed Today Until 8:59 a.m. WIB Due to the Eruption of Anak Krakatau. - [viva.co.id](https://viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1926741-erupsi-gunung-anak-krakatau-penutupan-bandara-soetta-diperpanjang-sampai-pukul-0859-wib) — Anak Krakatau Erupts, Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closure Extended Until 8:59 a.m. WIB - [katadata.co.id](https://katadata.co.id/berita/nasional/6a9dfa7117290/penutupan-8-bandara-diperpanjang-hingga-pukul-0900-wib-termasuk-soekarno-hatta) — Closure of 8 Airports Extended Until 9:00 AM WIB, Including Soekarno-Hatta - National Katadata.co.id - [liputan6.com](https://liputan6.com/news/read/8286059/selain-soetta-penutupan-3-bandara-juga-diperpanjang-hingga-0859-wib-pagi-ini) — Besides Soetta, the Closure of Three Other Airports Has Also Been Extended Until 8:59 a.m. WIB This Morning. - [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/world/2245961/anak-krakatau-eruption-live-indonesia-flights-cancelled) — Anak Krakatau: All flights cancelled at Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta as people stranded - [CNN Indonesia](https://cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20260906182906-20-1400713/update-waktu-penutupan-8-bandara-halim-dan-soetta-hingga-2359-wib) — Update on Closure Times for 8 Airports: Halim and Soekarno-Hatta Until 11:59 PM WIB - [CNBCindonesia](https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20260906070102-4-765396/bandara-soetta-tutup-gara-gara-krakatau-meletus-16-penerbangan-batal) — Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closed Due to Krakatoa Eruption, 16 Flights Cancelled - [IDN Times](https://idntimes.com/business/economy/penutupan-bandara-soetta-diperpanjang-sampai-17-30-wib-00-3m8tp-9x2z1l) — Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closure Extended Until 5:30 PM WIB - [antaranews.com](https://antaranews.com/berita/5727975/penutupan-sementara-bandara-soetta-diperpanjang-hingga-0930-wib) — The Temporary Closure of Soetta Airport Has Been Extended Until 09.30 WIB. ## Questions **How many people were affected by flight cancellations?** The transport ministry reported that 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations due to the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. This led to the closure of eight Indonesian airports. **When did the most recent eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau occur?** The most recent eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau occurred on 6 September at 8:23 PM local time. This eruption caused volcanic ash to disrupt air travel. **Which airports were closed due to the eruption?** Eight Indonesian airports were closed, including Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, which serve Jakarta. The closures were implemented for safety reasons due to the presence of volcanic ash. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/tech/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Indonesian Airports Closed Due to Anak Krakatau Eruption", https://mediabias.news/tech/indonesian-airports-closed-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption