Coastguard Helicopter to Thanet, Fitzroy Avenue

Sunday, 27 September 2026 | 11:27 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - Thanet, 27 September 2026, 10:27

On Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Thanet. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
7 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
5 minutes
11:27
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Fitzroy Avenue, Kent11:32

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Thanet, Kent11:31

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Margate, Kent11:31

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Broadstairs, Kent11:30

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Thanet, Kent11:30

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Broadstairs, Kent11:29

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Margate, Kent11:29

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Westwood, Kent11:28

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Manston, Kent11:28

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent11:27