Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 15:02 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 31 August 2026, 14:02

On Monday, 31 August 2026 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 102 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
77 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
46 minutes
15:02
15:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 15:47

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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