Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 22:51 | From Leysdown-on-Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Leysdown-on-Sea to Manston Airport

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 22:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Leysdown-on-Sea to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
25 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
19 minutes
22:51
23:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent23:10

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent23:09

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent23:08

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Manston, Kent23:07

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Ramsgate, Kent23:06

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Westwood, Kent23:06

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Margate, Kent23:04

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North Sea, 22:55

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North Sea22:55

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Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent22:51