Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 4 April 2026 | 20:29 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 04 April 2026, 19:29

On Saturday, 4 April 2026 at 20:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 26 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
10 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
26 mph
22 minutes
20:29
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel20:50

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English Channel, 20:46

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English Channel, 20:46

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English Channel20:36

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Ryde, Isle of Wight20:36

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English Channel20:33

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:32

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:31

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:29