The nose and propellers of the Dakota C-47 plane wreck at 22 m in Kaş

Plane Wreck · Kaş

Plane Wreck Diving in Kaş

The Dakota C-47, the icon of Kaş, rests at 22 m in the dive area closest to the harbour. For divers who want to glide over an aeroplane underwater, guided, on our boat.

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What is this wreck?

A Dakota C-47 on the sand

A WWII-era transport plane, the Dakota C-47 was purposely sunk at 22 m in 2009 to create an artificial reef, and quickly became the icon of diving in Kaş. Sitting on the sand with a 29 m wingspan and a 20 m fuselage, its cockpit and wings are legendary for photos, and the cargo bay can be entered with a guide.

The wreck lies in the Lighthouse area, the closest site to the harbour. Easy to navigate and with little current, it is also one of the liveliest patches of water in Kaş: thanks to the nearby fish farm, groupers, sea hares, moray, barracuda and caretta are frequent visitors.

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At a glance

Depth: ≈ 22 m, sandy bottom
Level: Advanced · guided
Access: By boat from Kaş Harbour, Lighthouse area
Highlight: Cockpit, wings, cargo bay

How it works

The plane wreck dive, step by step

We dive the wreck on our full-day boat trip, as part of a two-dive programme.

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Meet at the harbour
We meet on our boat in Kaş Harbour; certification/logbook check and the day's briefing.
Out to the Lighthouse area
The captain and guides plan the day's route by wind and sea; when conditions allow, the Dakota goes on the plan.
Descend onto the plane
You glide over the fuselage and wings with your guide, and enter the cargo bay when conditions allow.
Second dive
The day's second dive at a different site, with your surface interval on the boat.

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Who can dive it?

Because of its depth it calls for advanced certification and experience; the dive is always guided
If you hold Open Water, we recommend gaining deep-dive experience with the Advanced course first, and we'll plan it together
Away from diving a while? We recommend a refresher dive first
Swimsuit, towel and sunscreen are all you need; gear, boat and insurance are on us

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Honestly: the sea decides which site we dive on which day. We put the Dakota on the route when wind and sea allow; it's confirmed in the morning at the boat. Do tell us your wish in advance and we'll prioritise it in planning.

Pricing

Day trip & package prices

The Dakota is part of our day diving trip. Discounted rate with your own gear; per-dive price drops with multi-day packages.

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Plane wreck FAQ

About wreck diving

How deep is the Kaş plane wreck?

The Dakota C-47 sits on a sandy bottom at roughly 22 m. Its wingspan is 29 m and the fuselage is 20 m long. The wreck lies in the Lighthouse area, the dive zone closest to the harbour.

What plane is it, and why was it sunk?

The Dakota C-47 is a WWII-era transport plane, purposely sunk in 2009 to create an artificial reef. The goal was a new home for marine life and a new site for diving tourism; today it is the icon of diving in Kaş.

Can you go inside the plane?

The cargo bay can be entered with a guide. The cockpit and wings are viewed from outside, and the most photogenic frames come while gliding over the plane anyway.

I hold Open Water. Can I dive the Dakota?

Because of its depth, the Dakota calls for advanced certification and experience. If you hold Open Water, we recommend gaining deep-dive experience with the Advanced course first; message us your level on WhatsApp and we'll plan it together.

Can I dive the plane wreck on a discovery dive?

No. For safety, discovery dives take place at shallow, sheltered sites. The Dakota requires a valid certification and depth experience; if you want to start diving, we'll map the route together with a discovery dive and our SSI courses.