Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 20:46 | From Solent Airport

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

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 20:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 76 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 31 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
39 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
31 mph
76 minutes
20:46
22:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 22:02

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English Channel20:50

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Stubbington, Hampshire20:50

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:48

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:46