Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 15:03 | From Birchington

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Birchington - Manston Airport, 29 July 2026, 14:03

On Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 15:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
19 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
10 minutes
15:03
15:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:12

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:10

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Manston, Kent15:10

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Birchington, Kent15:09

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Margate, Kent15:09

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Acol, Kent15:09

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Birchington, Kent15:08

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Minnis Bay, Kent15:08

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St Nicholas-at-Wade, Kent15:07

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Canterbury, Kent15:07

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North Sea15:05

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Hillborough, Kent15:04

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Shuart Lane, Kent15:03

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Birchington, Kent15:03