Mount Semeru Emits Hot Clouds, Flights At Surabaya-Malang Airport Are Still Safe

Mount Semeru's glowing lava fall was observed from Candipuro District, Lumajang, East Java, Tuesday 1 December. (Mon / Between)

SURABAYA - The flight route from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya in Sidoarjo, East Java, is certainly not affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. Until now, the flight path was safe and smooth.

"Until now, it has not been affected, the nearest airport, namely Malang, has not been affected," said Juanda International Airport Public Relations Officer, Yuristo Ardhi, confirmed, Tuesday, December 1.

Yuris confirmed that the plane trip from Juanda International Airport was still normal. As of today, it serves an average of 17 to 18 thousand passengers.

"This is the data as of 10 this morning," he said.

The following is data on aircraft and passenger movements from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Sidoarjo, East Java:

Accumulated Aircraft Movements

Arrival: 18 flights

Departure: 36 flights

Total Movement: 54 flights

Accumulated Passenger Movements

Arrival: 1,388 pax

Departure: 3,240 pax

Total Movement: 4,628 pax