Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 1:55 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

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

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 1:55, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 243 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 237 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
237 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
243 minutes
01:55
05:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate05:58

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate05:57

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover05:55

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English Channel05:12

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North Sea05:03

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Noordzee04:59

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North Sea04:57

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Noordzee04:55

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North Sea04:38

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English Channel03:37

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North Sea03:07

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English Channel01:59

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Langdon Stairs, Dover01:58

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover01:57

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate01:56

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover01:55