Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 7:07 | From St. Margaret's at Cliffe

Flight path map showing Coastguard Drone route from St. Margaret's at Cliffe to Swingate Airfield

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 7:07, a Coastguard Drone departed from St. Margaret's at Cliffe to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 249 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 253 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 7000 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
254 miles
7000 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
249 minutes
07:07
11:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate11:16

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate11:15

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St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover11:14

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English Channel, 11:09

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English Channel11:07

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North Sea10:44

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English Channel07:08

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Langdon Stairs, Dover07:07