Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 18:58 | From West Mersea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter West Mersea - Manston Airport, 22 July 2026, 17:58

On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 18:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from West Mersea to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 125 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
36 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
125 mph
17 minutes
18:58
19:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:15

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:13

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Acol, Kent19:13

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Monkton, Kent19:13

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Birchington, Kent19:12

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Minnis Bay, Kent19:11

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North Sea19:00

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Maldon, Essex18:59

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18:59

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West Mersea, Essex18:58