Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Birchington

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 16:38

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 16:38 at 16:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington and is now flying over Hillborough. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of -100 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

42 miles

-100 feet

43 mph

60 minutes

16:38

17:37:55

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Hillborough, Kent17:37

Hillborough, Kent17:16

North Sea16:41

Hillborough, Kent16:38

Birchington, Kent16:38

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