Coastguard Helicopter to Castle Point, Silverpoint Marine

Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 19:24 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - Castle Point, 18 July 2026, 18:24

On Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 19:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Castle Point. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
35 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
17 minutes
19:24
19:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Silverpoint Marine, Essex19:40

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Castle Point, Essex19:37

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North Sea19:27

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St Nicholas-at-Wade, Kent19:27

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Minnis Bay, Kent19:26

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Birchington, Kent19:25

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Margate, Kent19:25

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Birchington, Kent19:25

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:24