Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Thursday, 18 June 2026 | 19:08

On Thursday, 18 June 2026 | 19:08 at 19:08, 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 92 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 127 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
127 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
92 minutes
19:08
20:40:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:39

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North Sea, 20:14

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North Sea, 20:05

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North Sea, 20:05

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North Sea, 19:54

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North Sea19:11

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Margate, Kent19:10

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Manston, Kent19:10

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:09

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:08