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Kalimantan forest fires cause haze and flight disruptions
Forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, have caused significant haze, impacting transportation and air quality. The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has confirmed that land, sea, and air transport services remain operational, though safety protocols are being strictly enforced to manage the impact of reduced visibility.
At Syamsudin Noor International Airport in South Kalimantan, haze caused the disruption of 10 flights on Wednesday morning, including six departures and four arrivals. Visibility at the airport dropped to approximately 200 meters due to the fires, which have intensified near the airport's perimeter. Operations resumed as visibility improved to 1,500 meters.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported 473 hotspots across South Kalimantan as of August 25, 2026. The highest concentrations of hotspots were detected in Hulu Sungai Selatan, Tapin, and Banjar regencies. Most hotspots are categorized as medium intensity, with several areas falling into high-risk zones.
Entities
BMKG · Dudy Purwagandhi · Kalimantan · Ministry of Transportation of Indonesia · PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia · South Kalimantan · Stephanus Millyas Wardana · Syamsudin Noor International Airport
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The highest concentration of hotspots was recorded in Hulu Sungai Selatan, Tapin, and Banjar regencies.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ten flights at Syamsudin Noor International Airport were affected by haze from forest and land fires on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the 473 hotspots, 425 were categorized as medium intensity, 32 as high, and 16 as low.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Visibility at the airport dropped to approximately 200 meters at 06:30 WITA due to haze. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BMKG detected 473 hotspots across South Kalimantan as of Tuesday, August 25, 2026.