Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 15:31 | From Totland

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Totland to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
16 miles
2450 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
17 minutes
15:31
15:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:48

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English Channel15:33

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Totland15:32

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English Channel15:32

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Alum Bay New Road, 15:31