Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 17:15 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Manston Airport, 30 August 2026, 16:15

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 17:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 136 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
28 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
13 minutes
17:15
17:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:27

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:26

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Minster, Kent17:26

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:25

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Minster, Kent17:25

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Monkton, Kent17:24

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Dover, Kent17:22

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Adisham, Kent17:22

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Dover, Kent17:21

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Woolage Village, Kent17:21

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Shepherdswell, Kent17:20

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Dover, Kent17:17

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Hawkinge, Kent17:17

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Folkestone, Kent17:16

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English Channel, 17:15