Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 10:59 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Solent Airport

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 10:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 9 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 225 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
7 miles
225 feet
dashboard average speed
9 mph
49 minutes
10:59
11:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:47

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Stubbington11:46

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English Channel, 10:59