Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Friday, 28 August 2026 | 9:42 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Drone English Channel - Swingate Airfield, 28 August 2026, 08:42

On Friday, 28 August 2026 at 9:42, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASE

The drone G-UASE is used by the British Coastguard. The drone 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
61 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
59 minutes
09:42
10:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate10:41

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate10:40

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Dover, Kent10:39

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English Channel10:34

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North Sea10:21

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Noordzee10:15

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North Sea10:14

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Noordzee10:11

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North Sea10:10

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Noordzee10:10

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North Sea09:46

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English Channel, 09:43

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English Channel09:42