Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 15:34

On Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 15:34 at 15:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 67 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 86 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
86 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
77 mph
68 minutes
15:34
16:41:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea16:40

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North Sea15:55

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Canterbury, Kent15:54

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North Sea15:37

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Westgate-on-Sea, Kent15:36

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Margate, Kent15:36

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Manston, Kent15:35

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:34