# Mount Sinabung Eruption Forces 15 Flight Cancellations Between Jakarta and Medan

Mount Sinabung eruption in North Sumatra caused 15 flight cancellations and 14 delays between Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Medan's Kualanamu airports on 2026-09-01.

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Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra erupted on 2026-09-01, disrupting flight operations to and from Kualanamu International Airport. [^1]

14 additional flights on the same route were delayed on 2026-09-01. [^2]

Kualanamu International Airport in North Sumatra was currently closed because of volcanic activity, potentially causing flights to and from the airport to be delayed, canceled or diverted. [^3]

On Tuesday, September 1, there were 41 flights between Soekarno-Hatta and Kualanamu, comprising 20 arrivals and 21 departures, with an estimated 5,350 passengers. [^4]

Yudistiawan, Assistant Deputy Communication & Legal of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, said on 2026-09-02 that the airport management is coordinating with airlines and stakeholders to anticipate passenger buildup and monitor operational conditions. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra erupted on 2026-09-01, disrupting flight operations to and from Kualanamu International Airport. (Media Indonesia, News)
2. 14 additional flights on the same route were delayed on 2026-09-01. (Media Indonesia, News)
3. Kualanamu International Airport in North Sumatra was currently closed because of volcanic activity, potentially causing flights to and from the airport to be delayed, canceled or diverted. (ANTARA, News)
4. On Tuesday, September 1, there were 41 flights between Soekarno-Hatta and Kualanamu, comprising 20 arrivals and 21 departures, with an estimated 5,350 passengers. (ANTARA, News)
5. Yudistiawan, Assistant Deputy Communication & Legal of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, said on 2026-09-02 that the airport management is coordinating with airlines and stakeholders to anticipate passenger buildup and monitor operational conditions. (Media Indonesia, News)

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