Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 15:02

On Monday, 31 August 2026 | 15:02 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight has been in the air for 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 73 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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
74 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
43 minutes
15:02
15:44:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea15:44

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North Sea15:08

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Thanet, Kent15:08

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Margate, Kent15:07

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Manston, Kent15:06

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Margate, Kent15:06

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Acol, Kent15:05

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:03

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:02