Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 1:56 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

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

On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 1:56, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 feet.

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

The drone G-UASE 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
29 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
40 minutes
01:56
02:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:35

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:33

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover02:32

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English Channel01:59

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover01:59

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover01:58

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate01:56

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover01:56