Mount Sinabung eruption cancels 21 flights at Kualanamu Airport

Indonesia

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

An eruption of Mount Sinabung caused 21 flight cancellations at Kualanamu Airport. The disruption is a new operational consequence linked to the volcanic event.

SO WHAT?

Volcanic ash and related hazards are disrupting air travel and could affect wider regional connectivity.

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