Coastguard Helicopter to Thanet, Kingsgate Bay Road

Friday, 17 July 2026 | 20:36 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - Thanet, 17 July 2026, 19:36

On Friday, 17 July 2026 at 20:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Thanet. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 62 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
51 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
62 minutes
20:36
21:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kingsgate Bay Road, Kent21:38

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Fitzroy Avenue, Kent21:35

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North Sea21:35

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Thanet, Kent21:34

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Margate, Kent21:34

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North Sea20:39

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Minnis Bay, Kent20:38

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Birchington, Kent20:38

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Westgate-on-Sea, Kent20:38

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Margate, Kent20:37

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Birchington, Kent20:37

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Manston, Kent20:37

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent20:36