Tangerang, Banten, Sept. 8 -- Indonesia's state-owned airport operator InJourney Airports reported that volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has forced the delay of 624 flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten.

The airport's Assistant Deputy for Communication and Legal Affairs, Yudistiawan, said here on Monday (Sept. 7) that the disruptions affected an estimated 75,236 passengers across 461 domestic flights, 156 international flights, and seven cargo services.

AirNav Indonesia, the state flight navigation service provider, issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) extending the temporary closure of the airport's airspace until 11:59 p.m. local time (GMT+7) on Monday. Soekarno-Hatta Internationa...