Jakarta, April 7 -- Extreme weather has severely disrupted air traffic at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia's largest air gateway, forcing many flights to be diverted or rerouted.

According to the Airport Operations Centre (AOCC), 12 flights were diverted to other airports, while 14 flights entered holding patterns and 13 were forced to perform go-arounds due to unsafe weather conditions. In addition, one flight was forced to return to the apron (RTA).

Airport representatives emphasised that all operational decisions prioritise flight safety, given the rapidly changing and complex meteorological conditions.

Authorities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport are working closely with AirNav Indonesia, airlines, ...