Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Friday, 14 August 2026 | 20:02

On Friday, 14 August 2026 | 20:02 at 20:02, 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 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
57 minutes
20:02
20:59:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:59

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North Sea20:57

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English Channel20:23

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North Sea20:09

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Ramsgate, Kent20:07

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Manston, Kent20:07

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent20:05

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent20:02