Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 8:55 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 12 August 2026, 07:55

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 8:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 63 miles at an average speed of 65 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
64 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
59 minutes
08:55
09:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 09:53

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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