Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 22:02 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 22:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
28 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
24 minutes
22:02
22:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:26

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:26

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:25

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire22:24

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Gosport, Hampshire22:23

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English Channel, 22:02