Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 11:12 | From Ramsgate

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 11:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ramsgate to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2550 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
31 miles
2550 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
17 minutes
11:12
11:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:29

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:27

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Minster, Kent11:27

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Monkton, Kent11:26

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Birchington, Kent11:26

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St Nicholas-at-Wade, Kent11:25

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Hillborough, Kent11:24

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Broomfield, Kent11:24

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Canterbury, Kent11:23

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Herne Bay, Kent11:23

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North Sea11:18

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Minnis Bay, Kent11:18

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Margate, Kent11:15

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Broadstairs, Kent11:14

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North Sea11:12

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Victoria Parade, Kent11:12