Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport, Manston Airport

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 16:35 | From North Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport, Manston Airport

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
30 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
36 minutes
16:35
17:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:11

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:10

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Manston, Thanet17:10

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Chilton, Ramsgate17:09

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Pegwell, Ramsgate17:09

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North Sea, 16:35