Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 11:32 | From English Channel

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

On Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
53 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
37 minutes
11:32
12:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent12:08

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent12:06

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Minster, Thanet12:06

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent12:01

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Manston, Thanet12:01

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Chilton, Ramsgate12:00

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Ramsgate, Thanet11:59

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North Sea11:32

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English Channel, 11:32

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English Channel11:32