Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Thursday, 5 March 2026 | 7:55 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Drone route from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield

On Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 7:55, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASD. The flight lasted 212 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 215 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASD

The drone G-UASD is used by the British Coastguard. The drone 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
216 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
213 minutes
07:55
11:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate11:27

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate11:25

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover11:23

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English Channel08:08

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North Sea08:07

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English Channel08:06

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North Sea08:04

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English Channel07:57

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Upper Road, Dover07:56

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover07:56

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate07:55

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover07:55