Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 17:43 | From Brighton City Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Brighton City Airport to Solent Airport

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 17:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brighton City Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 78 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
79 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
54 minutes
17:43
18:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:37

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:36

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire18:35

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Gosport, Hampshire18:35

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire18:35

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Gosport, Hampshire18:34

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English Channel18:34

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Gosport, Hampshire18:33

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English Channel, 18:08

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Peacehaven, East Sussex18:02

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Newhaven, East Sussex17:57

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English Channel, 17:57

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English Channel17:56

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Newhaven, East Sussex17:55

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Peacehaven, East Sussex17:54

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English Channel17:53

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Newhaven, East Sussex17:53

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Peacehaven, East Sussex17:51

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English Channel17:46

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Southwick, West Sussex17:46

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Kingston Buci, West Sussex17:46

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Brighton Road, West Sussex17:45

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Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex17:45

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Lancing, West Sussex17:45

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Brighton City Airport, Brighton, East Sussex17:43