Coastguard Helicopter to Broadstairs, Fitzroy Avenue

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 17:24 | From Manston Airport

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

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 17:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Broadstairs. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 79 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 47 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
62 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
47 mph
79 minutes
17:24
18:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Fitzroy Avenue, Thanet18:43

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Broadstairs, Thanet18:40

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Thanet, Thanet18:40

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Margate, Thanet18:39

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North Sea, 18:29

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North Sea17:33

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St Nicholas-at-Wade, Thanet17:32

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Minnis Bay, Thanet17:31

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Birchington, Thanet17:31

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Acol, Westgate-on-Sea17:30

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Margate, Thanet17:30

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Manston, Margate17:29

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Margate, Thanet17:29

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Manston, Thanet17:29

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Westwood, Ramsgate17:28

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Manston Road, Thanet17:28

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Manston, Thanet17:28

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:24