Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 14:07 | From Manston Airport

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 14:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 feet.

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