Coastguard Helicopter to Densole, Folkestone and Hythe

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 16:02 | From Folkestone and Hythe

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Folkestone and Hythe - Densole, 06 October 2026, 15:02

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 16:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Folkestone and Hythe to Densole. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
875 feet
dashboard average speed
60 mph
5 minutes
16:02
16:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent16:06

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Densole, Kent16:05

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Hawkinge, Kent16:05

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Dover, Kent16:05

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Densole, Kent16:03

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Hawkinge, Kent16:03

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Dover, Kent16:02

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent16:02