Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Friday, 17 July 2026 | 21:40 | From Thanet

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Thanet - Manston Airport, 17 July 2026, 20:40

On Friday, 17 July 2026 at 21:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Thanet to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 26 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
8 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
26 mph
18 minutes
21:40
21:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent21:58

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent21:58

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent21:56

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Manston, Kent21:56

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Ramsgate, Kent21:55

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Fort Road, Kent21:54

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Broadstairs, Kent21:53

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Thanet, Kent21:40