AirNav: Five airports to reopen
Although they have resumed operations, the five airports remain under monitoring because volcanic ash clouds from Mount Anak Krakatau are still being detected in the flight area.
Tangerang (ANTARA) — Perum Lembaga Penyelenggara Pelayanan Navigasi Penerbangan Indonesia (LPPNPI), or AirNav Indonesia, has again issued NOTAMs regarding the resumption of flight operations at five airports previously affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK) since Sunday (6/9).
EVP of Corporate Secretary at AirNav Indonesia, Hermana Soegijantoro, said in a written statement in Tangerang on Tuesday that the five airports reopening today include Radin Inten II Airport, Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas Airport, Budiarto Airport, Pondok Cabe Airport and Salakanagara Tanjung Lesung Airport.
“Although they have resumed operations, the five airports remain under monitoring because volcanic ash clouds from Mount Anak Krakatau are still being detected in the flight area,” he said.
He revealed that, according to NOTAM B1159/26, Radin Inten II Airport (WILL) holds the status “AERODROME OPEN AND RESUMED OPERATIONS”, valid from 09.45 WIB until 23.59 WIB.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas Airport (WILP) — NOTAM C1136/26 — is valid from 09.31 WIB until 23.59 WIB, with the status “AERODROME OPEN AND RESUMED OPERATIONS”. Budiarto Airport (WIRR) — NOTAM C1131/26 — is valid from 03.01 WIB until 23.59 WIB, with the status “AERODROME OPEN AND RESUMED OPERATIONS”.
“Pondok Cabe Airport (WIHP) — NOTAM C1133/26 — is valid from 03.04 WIB until 23.59 WIB, with the status ‘AERODROME OPEN AND RESUMED OPERATIONS’. Salakanagara Tanjung Lesung Airport (WIHI) — NOTAM C1138/26 — is valid from 09.50 WIB until 23.59 WIB, with the status ‘AERODROME OPEN AND RESUMED OPERATIONS’,” he explained.
In this regard, the issuance of the NOTAMs was based on changes in the ash dispersal conditions affecting flight operations, so that following safety evaluations and the latest aeronautical information, a number of airports could resume operations.
“In addition, developments in conditions on the ground are also part of the monitoring, including taking note of the results of volcanic ash paper tests conducted periodically at the affected airport locations, which have shown negative results,” he stated.
AirNav Indonesia is also continuing to monitor developments in the volcanic activity and the dispersal of ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, as well as coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
“Monitoring and the updating of aeronautical information are carried out continuously to ensure that flight operations continue whilst prioritising safety aspects,” he said.