Coastguard Helicopter to Langdon Battery Heliport

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 16:29 | From Manston Airport

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

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 16:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Langdon Battery Heliport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
17 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
12 minutes
16:29
16:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover16:41

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover16:40

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Dover, Kent16:39

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate16:38

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Dover, Kent16:32

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North Sea16:32

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Cliffsend, Kent16:32

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Manston, Kent16:31

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:31

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent16:29