Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 15:12 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 07 May 2026, 14:12

On Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 15:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 49 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
53 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
50 minutes
15:12
16:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:01

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North Sea, 15:43

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North Sea15:17

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Margate, Kent15:16

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Westwood, Kent15:15

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Manston, Kent15:15

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Westwood, Kent15:14

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:12