Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Saturday, 1 August 2026 | 4:31 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

Flight route Coastguard Drone Langdon Battery Heliport - Swingate Airfield, 01 August 2026, 03:31

On Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 4:31, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 238 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 260 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASE

The drone G-UASE is used by the British Coastguard. The drone 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
260 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
239 minutes
04:31
08:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate08:29

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate08:28

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Dover, Kent08:27

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English Channel08:20

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North Sea07:50

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English Channel06:55

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North Sea06:26

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English Channel05:08

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North Sea04:40

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English Channel04:34

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Langdon Stairs, Kent04:34

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Dover, Kent04:33

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate04:31

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover04:31