How deep is Plane wreck?

Plane wreck has a depth range of 15–17 metres (49–56 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Plane wreck?

The best time to dive Plane wreck is typically Year-round; warmest June-October.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Plane wreck?

Divers at Plane wreck in Jordan commonly report sightings of Lionfish, Jacks/trevally, Groupers, Glassfish (sweepers), and Wrasse. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Boat entry

Plane wreck

Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Open Water suggested15–17 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Plane wreck at a glance

Plane wreck is a boat dive site in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan with depths of 15–17 m (49–56 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year-round; warmest June-October.. Divers commonly see Lionfish, Jacks/trevally, and Groupers. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Aircraft body damaged by a 2020 storm leaving sharp aluminium edges; located ~300 m offshore; some structure is fragile and penetration is not advised.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon6:00–20:00

Tue6:00–20:00

Wed6:00–20:00

Thu6:00–20:00

Fri6:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:30 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 17 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Lionfish, Glassfish (sweepers), Wrasse

Best time: Year-round; warmest June-October.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

LionfishCommonly seen
Jacks/trevallyOccasionally seen
GroupersOccasionally seen
Glassfish (sweepers)Commonly seen
WrasseCommonly seen
Encrusting coralsOccasionally seen
GoatfishCommonly seen

Acanthurus leucosternon recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Chaetodon falcula recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Copula sivickisi recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Diadema antillarum recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Diodon eydouxii recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Heniochus acuminatus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Heniochus monoceros recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Platax orbicularis recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Neptune1.3 km
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سينائي درايفن1.5 km
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Arab Divers12.7 km
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Site details

This is the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft sunk off Aqaba in November 2019 to create an artificial reef and dive site, resting upright and roughly level on a flat sandy bottom at about 16-17 m, around 300 m from shore. With a 30 m fuselage and ~40 m wingspan, it is shallow and easy to navigate, suiting beginner divers. A 2020 storm tore at the aluminium hull, but fish now shelter in the cockpit and under the wings.

Aircraft body damaged by a 2020 storm leaving sharp aluminium edges; located ~300 m offshore; some structure is fragile and penetration is not advised.

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