Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 16:09 | From Manston Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 16:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
27 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
26 minutes
16:09
16:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:34

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North Sea16:11

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Pegwell, Ramsgate16:10

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Chilton, Ramsgate16:10

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Manston, Thanet16:10

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:09