Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports following closures due to ashfall from the Anak Krakatau volcano. The announcement was made Tuesday by Indonesia’s Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi. The closures resulted in thousands of air passengers being stranded at the affected airports. The reopening signals a return to normalcy for air travel in the region, although monitoring of the volcano continues. Authorities had temporarily suspended flights as a safety precaution due to the potential hazard ash poses to aircraft. The situation highlights the ongoing impact of volcanic activity on transportation in Indonesia.