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Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Bell P39 Airacobra is a WWII wreck dive in the Solomons.
Use Bell P39 Airacobra for a boat-accessed WWII wreck dive with sandy-bottom conditions, advanced depth planning, and steady small-fish action.
About Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck) is a mostly intact WWII fighter plane wreck on a sandy bottom in the Solomon Islands, reached by boat from the Munda area. The dive is a straightforward wreck profile that suits confident scuba divers who are comfortable with depth planning and measured buoyancy around aircraft structure. Expect a compact wreck layout, good small-fish life, and a dive that rewards steady, unhurried exploration.
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Research Estimate At Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)?
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Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m
Depth Note
The wreck lies in about 27m of water on a sandy bottom.
Best Season
May to October for clearer visibility and more stable weather; diving is possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
A sandy-bottom wreck at about 27m, best treated as an advanced, deliberate wreck dive with a compact profile.
Safety & Access At Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat it as an advanced wreck dive at 27m and keep gas, buoyancy, and no-decompression limits conservative.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the wreck as a guided dive.
Legal Notes
Dive it as a guided wreck dive and keep within your gas and NDL plan.
Local Intel For Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A mostly intact Bell P39Q Airacobra fighter plane wreck on a sandy bottom at about 27m.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck depth and profile are built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck lies too deep for useful surface viewing.
Wildlife at Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
