Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 18:12 | From Manston Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Manston Airport to North Sea

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 18:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 375 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
23 miles
375 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
28 minutes
18:12
18:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 18:39

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North Sea18:18

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Cliffsend, Thanet18:17

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Minster, Thanet18:17

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Thorne Hill, Thanet18:17

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent18:12