Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 15:32 | From English Channel

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

On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 15:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
41 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
36 minutes
15:32
16:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:07

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:07

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Minster, Kent16:06

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Cliffsend, Kent16:06

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Ebbsfleet, Kent16:06

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Dover, Kent16:00

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English Channel, 15:53

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English Channel, 15:34

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English Channel, 15:33

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English Channel, 15:32