Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 10:48 | From Solent Airport

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

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 10:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 32 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 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
300 feet
dashboard average speed
32 mph
10 minutes
10:48
10:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 10:57

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English Channel10:52

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Stubbington10:51

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:50

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:48