

Best for advanced divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The TriStar Lockheed L1011 is an artificial reef located within the Underwater Military Museum in Aqaba, Jordan. Scuttled in 2019, this aircraft wreck rests on a sandy seabed at depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only. The site features an overhead environment, requiring advanced certification and careful attention to entanglement hazards. Visibility is high, typically between 20 and 40 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 22C to 28C. Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, lunartail grouper, bluespotted fantail ray, day octopus, crocodilefish, starry moray, Indian lionfish, undulated moray, coral grouper, wrasses, snake eel, melon butterflyfish, and elongate clam.
29.50239, 34.99178
The third engine is mounted to the rear fuselage and fed through an S-duct; you can enter from the inside in the back area and exit on the tail.
Accessible by boat only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
While not confirmed at this specific wreck, species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, lunartail grouper, bluespotted fantail ray, day octopus, crocodilefish, starry moray, Indian lionfish, undulated moray, coral grouper, wrasses, snake eel, melon butterflyfish, and elongate clam.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment of the aircraft wreck and the associated entanglement hazards.
The wreck lies at a depth of 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, access to the TriStar Lockheed L1011 is by boat only.
Due to the depth of the wreck and the advanced skills required for the overhead environment, this site is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at TriStar Lockheed L1011 in Aqaba requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at TriStar Lockheed L1011 in Aqaba. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
TriStar Lockheed L1011 in Aqaba typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at TriStar Lockheed L1011 in Aqaba typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.