Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 14:32 | From English Channel

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

On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 14:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 146 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of -25 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
69 miles
-25 feet
dashboard average speed
146 mph
29 minutes
14:32
15:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:00

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:00

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Stubbington, Stubbington15:00

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent14:59

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English Channel14:59

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Gosport, Gosport14:58

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English Channel14:32