Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights at major airport hub
Updated on: September 6, 2026 / 10:49 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, causing volcanic ash to spread across western Indonesia.
- All flights at Jakarta's main airports and four others were canceled due to ash clouds.
- The eruption affected 170,000 passengers and 1,558 flights.
- Authorities warned people to stay at least 2 miles clear of the crater.
- Schools in affected areas were authorized to move to online learning.
- This eruption follows a significant 2018 event that caused fatalities and altered the island's size.