Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | 20:38 | From Solent Airport

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

On Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 20:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 87 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
87 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
43 minutes
20:38
21:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 21:21

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English Channel20:45

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent20:44

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Stubbington, Stubbington20:44

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:38