Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 17:32 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Manston Airport, 15 May 2026, 16:32

On Friday, 15 May 2026 at 17:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
9 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
11 minutes
17:32
17:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:42

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:41

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Minster, Kent17:41

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Monkton, Kent17:41

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Acol, Kent17:41

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Birchington, Kent17:40

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Minnis Bay, Kent17:40

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North Sea, 17:32