JAKARTA - Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport in Maumere is temporarily closed from 7 July 2025 at 09.00 WITA to 8 July 2025 at 06.00 WITA.
The airport closure was due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
The closure of Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport is in accordance with NOTAM Aerodrome Closed Number C0894 NOTAMN.
Head of the Airport Organizing Unit Fransiskus Xaverius Seda, Partahian Panjaitan conveyed that based on information received from the Men's Lewotobi Mountain Observation Team on July 6, 2025 and based on ASHTAM Number: VAWR4071 and Volcanic Dust Dispersal Prediction Map from the Darwin Volvanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Satellite, there was no eruption.
However, there is strong winds at the peak of Mount Lewotobi Laki which may cause volcanic ash to spread and cover the flight path and/or the approach area of Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport.
"Considering the aviation safety aspect, the airport is temporarily closed. There are several affected routes, namely Wings Air on the Maumere-Kupang route, Wings Air on the Labuan Bajo-Maumere route and NAM Air on the Maumere-Kupang route. The total number of prospective passengers affected is 501 passengers," he said in an official statement, Monday, July 7.
Then, continued Partahan, at 11.05 WITA today there was an eruption of Mount Lewotobi, a man with a column height of ash was observed to be about 18,000 meters above the peak (approximately 19,584 meters above sea level).
"The ash column is observed to be gray to black with thick intensity leaning towards the north, northeast, and northwest, so that the NOTAM Aerodrome Closed remains valid until July 8, 2025 at 06.00 WITA," he explained.
Meanwhile, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Lukman F. Laisa, asked all flight operators and airport operators to provide updated information and handle prospective passengers in accordance with applicable regulations, including providing compensation.
There are reschedule options, reroutes, to full refunds for passengers who cannot continue their journey. This is important to maintain public trust and provide maximum protection to users of air transportation services," he said.
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Furthermore, Lukman explained, his party will continue to coordinate with related parties and make adjustments to the operations of Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport based on the latest data.
"Flight safety and passenger comfort are priorities in every decision to close or reopen airport operations. We hope that prospective passengers can understand the force mojeur situation," said Lukman.
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