Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 14:19 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Manston Airport

On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 14:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 75 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 142 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
143 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
76 minutes
14:19
15:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:34

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:34

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:33

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Cliffsend, Thanet15:32

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Ebbsfleet Lane North, Thanet15:32

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Cliffsend, Thanet15:31

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North Sea, 15:28

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North Sea15:25

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English Channel14:32

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Gosport, Gosport14:32

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Cherque Way, Lee-on-the-Solent14:32

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent14:31

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:22

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:19