Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 8:55

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 8:55 at 8:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
61 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
53 minutes
08:55
09:47:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea09:47

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North Sea09:01

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Ramsgate, Kent09:00

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Manston, Kent09:00

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent08:59

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent08:55