

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
JC's Runway is a reef site located within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers access the reef by boat, encountering mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, typically between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include various lionfish, titan triggerfish, wrasses, and anemonefish. Hazards include sharp coral and potential boat traffic on the surface. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines throughout the water column and adjust exposure protection accordingly.
6.07702, 116.07408
March and September are the best months to visit for the most favourable visibility conditions. Check locally for up-to-date facilities and boat arrangements before heading out.
Depart from Jesselton Jetty or meet at the Scuba Junkie office in Wisma Sabah for registration.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Sep
Species recorded around this area include zebra lionfish, titan triggerfish, harlequin sweetlips, Indian lionfish, spotfin lionfish, bluespotted fantail ray, giant moray, reef stonefish, wrasses, blackspotted pufferfish, eightband butterflyfish, Clark's anemonefish, and ocellaris anemonefish.
Yes, JC's Runway is suitable for beginners as it features mild currents and is accessible to Open Water certified divers.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
March and September are the best months to visit for the most favourable visibility conditions.
Diving at JC's Runway in Kota Kinabalu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at JC's Runway in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at JC's Runway in Kota Kinabalu should be aware of lionfish, stonefish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
JC's Runway in Kota Kinabalu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at JC's Runway in Kota Kinabalu typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.