Coastguard Helicopter to Cliffsend, Thanet Coastal Path

Sunday, 1 February 2026 | 9:24 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cliffsend, Thanet Coastal Path

On Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 9:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Cliffsend. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 81 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 146 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
147 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
82 minutes
09:24
10:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Thanet Coastal Path, Thanet10:46

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Cliffsend, Thanet10:35

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Chilton, Ramsgate10:35

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North Sea10:27

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English Channel09:35

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Stubbington09:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire09:34

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire09:24