Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 11:16 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Langdon Battery Heliport to Manston Airport

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 11:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
27 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
21 minutes
11:16
11:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:37

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:37

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:35

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Manston, Kent11:35

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Ramsgate, Kent11:34

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North Sea11:18

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English Channel11:18

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Dover, Kent11:17

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Upper Road, Kent11:16