Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 20:17 | From Solent Airport

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 20:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 57 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
43 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
46 minutes
20:17
21:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:01

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire21:00

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Stubbington, Hampshire21:00

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English Channel20:51

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Norton, Isle of Wight20:51

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English Channel20:51

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Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight20:50

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Highdown Lane, Isle of Wight20:44

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Highdown Lane, Isle of Wight20:40

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Highdown Lane, Isle of Wight20:38

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Middleton, Isle of Wight20:34

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Easton, Isle of Wight20:33

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Middleton, Isle of Wight20:30

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Eden Road, Isle of Wight20:30

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Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight20:30

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Norton, Isle of Wight20:29

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English Channel20:22

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:22

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:17