Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 8:44 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

Flight route Coastguard Drone Langdon Battery Heliport - Swingate Airfield, 28 May 2026, 07:44

On Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 8:44, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASE

The drone G-UASE 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
9 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
16 minutes
08:44
08:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate08:59

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate08:58

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Dover, Kent08:56

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English Channel08:46

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Langdon Stairs, Kent08:46

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Dover, Kent08:45

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate08:44

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover08:44