Coastguard Helicopter to London City Airport

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 10:58 | From Kings College London Hospital

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kings College London Hospital - London City Airport, 05 August 2026, 09:58

On Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 10:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kings College London Hospital to London City Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
9 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
9 minutes
10:58
11:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London City Airport, London11:07

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London City Airport, London11:06

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London City Airport, London11:05

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Gallions Reach, Newham11:05

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London Borough of Newham, Greater London11:05

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Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London11:04

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Charlton, Greenwich11:03

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East Greenwich, Greenwich11:03

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Bellville House, Greenwich11:03

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New Cross, Lewisham11:02

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New Cross Gate, Lewisham11:02

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Peckham, Southwark11:02

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Camberwell, Southwark11:01

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Kings College London Hospital, London11:01

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Kings College London Hospital, London10:58