Coastguard Helicopter to St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Upper Road

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 16:32 | From Manston Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Upper Road

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 16:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to St. Margaret's at Cliffe. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 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
24 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
30 minutes
16:32
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Upper Road, Dover17:01

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover16:58

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Dover16:58

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English Channel16:52

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North Sea16:40

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Pegwell, Ramsgate16:40

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Chilton, Ramsgate16:39

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Manston, Thanet16:39

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:35

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:32