Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 19:45

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 19:45 at 19:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 67 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
67 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
47 minutes
19:45
20:31:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:31

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North Sea19:49

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Margate, Kent19:49

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Manston, Kent19:48

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Cliffsend, Kent19:47

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Grinsell Hill, Kent19:47

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Minster, Kent19:47

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:45