Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | 14:46 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - North Sea, 29 September 2026, 13:46

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 14:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
16 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
12 minutes
14:46
14:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 14:57

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North Sea14:49

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Minnis Bay, Kent14:49

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Birchington, Kent14:48

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Acol, Kent14:48

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Minster, Kent14:47

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Acol, Kent14:47

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Manston, Kent14:47

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Minster, Kent14:46

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent14:46