Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 13:59 | From Manston Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Manston Airport to English Channel

On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 13:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 134 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

The helicopter G-RESA 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
70 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
32 minutes
13:59
14:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 14:30

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English Channel14:11

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Dover, Dover14:11

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover14:10

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English Channel14:10

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North Sea14:09

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Walmer, Dover14:08

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Deal, Deal14:07

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Sholden, Dover14:07

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Worth, Dover14:05

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North Sea14:05

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Pegwell Bay Seaweed Tunnel, Ramsgate14:05

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Chilton, Ramsgate14:04

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Cliffsend, Thanet14:04

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent13:59