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Arashi Airplane Wreck
Shallow airplane remains scattered across Aruba's Arashi reef.
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A relaxed leeward-side site with shallow wreck scatter and good visibility, best for divers who want easy profiles and a compact airplane-remains circuit.
About Arashi Airplane Wreck
Arashi Airplane Wreck is the wreck-focused variant of the Arashi area, where the scattered remains of a sunk aircraft sit among shallow reef structure on Aruba's leeward northwest side. The site keeps an easy recreational profile, but the appeal is different from a broad coral garden: divers come for clear water, compact airplane pieces, and frequent sightings of turtles, reef fish, and rays around the wreck scatter and nearby coral heads.
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Research Estimate At Arashi Airplane Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Arashi Airplane Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Arashi Airplane Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10.7m - 15m
Depth Note
Wreckage parts are described at 35 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with the easiest planning window on calm leeward-side days around Aruba's northwest coast.
Typical Conditions
Usually shallow, clear, and easy to plan compared with Aruba's windward side, with only light water movement in ordinary conditions.
Safety & Access At Arashi Airplane Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Sharks may be present; maintain awareness and standard wildlife-safe diving practices.
Access Restrictions
Arashi Airplane Wreck is usually planned with local boat support rather than as a dedicated shore-entry wreck dive.
Legal Notes
Reviewed public references did not surface a special permit for Arashi Airplane Wreck. Follow operator instructions and avoid touching wreck fragments, coral heads, or wildlife.
Local Intel For Arashi Airplane Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow, beginner-friendly reef and wreck dive around scattered airplane parts.
Freediving
Strong freedivers can inspect the shallow aircraft scatter on calm days, but the site is typically organized as a scuba-led wreck and reef stop.
Snorkeling
Confident snorkelers may see the surrounding shallow reef on calm days, but the airplane remains make more sense from scuba depth than from the surface.
Wildlife at Arashi Airplane Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Arashi Airplane Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Arashi Airplane Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
