Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 16:40 | From Manston Airport

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

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 16:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
12 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
23 minutes
16:40
17:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:02

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:01

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Manston, Thanet17:00

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Clarence Avenue, Thanet16:59

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Margate, Thanet16:59

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Marine Drive, Thanet16:57

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Marine Drive, Thanet16:55

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Thanet, Thanet16:45

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Broadstairs, Thanet16:45

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Margate, Thanet16:43

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Westwood, Ramsgate16:43

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Manston, Thanet16:42

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:42

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:40