Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 14:09 | From Manston Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 14:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
49 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
30 minutes
14:09
14:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 14:38

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English Channel14:27

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North Sea14:24

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English Channel14:22

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover14:21

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Dover14:20

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Whitfield, Dover14:20

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Temple Ewell, Dover14:19

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Lydden, Dover14:19

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Shepherdswell, Dover14:18

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Eythorne, Dover14:16

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Nonington, Dover14:15

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Goodnestone, Dover14:14

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Staple, Dover14:14

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Ash, Dover14:12

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Thanet14:12

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Minster, Thanet14:11

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent14:09