Coastguard Helicopter to Densole, Folkestone and Hythe

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 15:42 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - Densole, 06 October 2026, 14:42

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 15:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Densole. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
21 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
17 minutes
15:42
15:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent15:59

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Densole, Kent15:58

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Dover, Kent15:57

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Hawkinge, Kent15:57

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Densole, Kent15:56

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent15:55

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Dover, Kent15:50

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Sandwich, Kent15:49

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Ebbsfleet, Kent15:49

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Cliffsend, Kent15:49

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Ebbsfleet, Kent15:49

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Cliffsend, Kent15:48

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Chilton, Kent15:48

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:45

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent15:42