Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 12:43 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Drone English Channel - Swingate Airfield, 23 May 2026, 11:43

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 12:43, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASA
Helicopter: G-UASA

The drone G-UASA is used by the British Coastguard. The drone 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: Mike Burdett, CROMER, UK

Distance travelled
9 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
8 minutes
12:43
12:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate12:50

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Dover, Kent12:49

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English Channel, 12:43