Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Sunday, 17 May 2026 | 9:08 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 17 May 2026, 08:08

On Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 9:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
59 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
32 minutes
09:08
09:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 09:40

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North Sea09:12

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Westgate-on-Sea, Kent09:11

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Margate, Kent09:11

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Acol, Kent09:11

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Minster, Kent09:11

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent09:10

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent09:08