Coastguard Helicopter to Manston Airport

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 17:39 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Manston Airport, 02 October 2026, 16:39

On Friday, 2 October 2026 at 17:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 14 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 275 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
5 miles
275 feet
dashboard average speed
14 mph
21 minutes
17:39
18:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent18:00

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:59

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Chilton, Kent17:58

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Cliffsend, Kent17:58

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Pegwell Bay Seaweed Tunnel, Kent17:58

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North Sea17:39