Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 15:35 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 29 April 2026, 14:35

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 15:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
15 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
18 minutes
15:35
15:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 15:53

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North Sea, 15:49

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North Sea15:40

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Margate, Kent15:39

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Manston, Kent15:39

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Westwood, Kent15:39

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Manston Court Road, Kent15:38

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Cliffsend, Kent15:38

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:35