Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 9:52

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 9:52 at 9:52, 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 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
50 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
44 minutes
09:52
10:36:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea10:36

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North Sea10:20

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Dovercourt, Essex10:20

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North Sea09:54

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Margate, Kent09:53

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Vincent Road, Kent09:53

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent09:52