Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport, Manston Airport

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 17:51 | From Hillborough

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

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 17:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hillborough to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
38 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
44 minutes
17:51
18:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent18:34

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent18:34

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent18:33

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Manston, Thanet18:33

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Chilton, Ramsgate18:32

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Ramsgate, Thanet18:32

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Westwood, Ramsgate18:32

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Westwood, Thanet18:31

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Broadstairs, Thanet18:31

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North Sea, 18:29

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North Sea17:58

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Margate, Thanet17:58

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North Sea17:51

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Oyster Bay Trail, Canterbury17:51