Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 15:28 | From English Channel

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

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 15:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 78 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 113 miles at an average speed of 87 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
114 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
79 minutes
15:28
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:46

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:45

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Fareham, Fareham16:44

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent16:44

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Gosport, Gosport16:42

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English Channel, 15:28