Indonesia's Manado Airport focusing on flight safety due to Mount Ruang eruption

Mount Ruang volcano is seen during the eruption from Tagulandang island, Indonesia, Thursday, April 18, 2024. Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. - AP

MANADO, North Sulawesi (Bernama-Antara): State-owned operator PT Angkasa Pura I is focused on flight safety maintenance at Sam Ratulangi Airport, Manado due to the impact of volcanic ash from the Mount Ruang eruption in Sitaro Islands District, North Sulawesi, reported Antara news agency.

"We are only focused on maintaining flight safety. Of course, there will be some losses," General Manager of Sam Ratulangi Airport, Maya Damayanti, stated on Monday.