Lists TriStar depth range around 15–28 m and mentions diver-access modifications.
Lockheed L-1011 aircraft wreck and artificial reef in Aqaba.
Lockheed L-1011 aircraft wreck and artificial reef in Aqaba.
Tristar is the submerged Lockheed L-1011 aircraft that anchors Aqaba’s Underwater Military Museum as a large artificial-reef wreck. The airframe rests on a sandy bottom with the fuselage, wings, and tail providing clear exterior swim-arounds and strong photo angles. This is a boat-only wreck dive suited to trained divers who can manage overhead risk and limited interior access. The structure was adapted for diver access and is used to draw pressure off natural reefs while building new habitat around the aircraft.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 28m
Depth Note
Sources place the TriStar wreck around 15–28 m on sandy bottom and note it was adapted for diver access.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Wreck penetration should only be attempted by suitably qualified divers.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wreck dive on a deliberately sunk commercial aircraft, with potential for penetration for suitably qualified divers.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is occasionally offered by operators over the shallowest parts in clear conditions, but most visitors dive the wreck by boat.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Lists TriStar depth range around 15–28 m and mentions diver-access modifications.
Confirms ASEZA sank the TriStar to create habitat at the Underwater Military Museum.
Boat-only access, depth range, and artificial-reef context for the TriStar wreck.
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