Has Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopened? Check the Latest Information
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Soetta) was temporarily closed after being affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The condition also disrupted flight operations at a number of other airports.
So has Soetta Airport reopened today? Here is the latest information on operations at Soetta Airport and several other airports affected by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
Soetta Airport Resumes Operations Today
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta) has resumed serving flights after being closed due to the impact of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The airport in Tangerang, Banten, resumed operations on Tuesday (8/9/2026).
According to InJourney Airports, Soetta Airport began operating at 00.30 WIB. The reopening was carried out after the post-eruption situation was declared safe by the aviation authorities and the meteorological agency.
“In view of the current condition of the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is once again serving flight operations,” according to a statement issued via the official Soekarno-Hatta Airport account.
Although the airport has reopened, prospective passengers are still asked to confirm their flight status before travelling to the airport. Checks can be made through the airlines’ official channels or by contacting the InJourney Airports Contact Centre on 172.
Passenger Activity at the Airport Begins to Pick Up
The resumption of operations at Soetta was evident from the activity of prospective passengers on Tuesday morning. Based on detikcom observations at 08.50 WIB, queues were starting to form at the Terminal 1B check-in counters.
Around 10 check-in desks were seen serving prospective passengers. Passengers were seen carrying suitcases and luggage, while others waited in the area outside the terminal.
However, a number of flights were still subject to cancellations and delays. For this reason, the reopening of the airport does not mean all flights have yet returned to normal as before.
Airport authorities urged prospective passengers to re-check flight status and schedules through the airlines’ official channels before travelling.
Several Other Airports Resume Operations
Besides Soekarno-Hatta Airport, six other airports previously affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau have also resumed operations. According to the operational status update from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DJPU), all of these airports are now back to normal operations.
The six airports are Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta, Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung, Budiarto Airport in Tangerang, Pondok Cabe Airport in South Tangerang, Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, and Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas Airport in Lampung.
In the DJPU update on Tuesday (8/9/2026), the status of the six airports was recorded as having returned to normal. Previously, these airports had experienced operational closures due to the spread of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
Passengers Asked to Monitor Flight Status
The reopening of the airports came after the post-eruption situation of Mount Anak Krakatau was declared safe by the aviation authorities and the meteorological agency.
Nevertheless, operational conditions may still change according to the situation on the ground, including developments in volcanic ash and weather conditions.
Prospective passengers are advised to regularly confirm their flight status by contacting airline call centres to obtain the latest information. Information on airport conditions can also be obtained through the InJourney Airports Contact Centre.
“Prospective passengers are advised to regularly confirm their flight status and contact airline call centres to get the latest information,” according to InJourney Airports.
With these airports back in operation, prospective passengers are still advised to prepare for their journey by checking flight schedules before departing for the airport.