Coastguard Helicopter to Canvey Island

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 19:47 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - Canvey Island, 08 September 2026, 18:47

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 19:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Canvey Island. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

The helicopter G-RESA 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
43 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
46 minutes
19:47
20:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Canvey Island, Essex20:32

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Castle Point, Essex20:29

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North Sea19:52

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Minnis Bay, Kent19:52

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Birchington, Kent19:51

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Acol, Kent19:50

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:49

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:47