Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 10:49 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 10:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
37 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
41 minutes
10:49
11:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:29

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire11:28

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Gosport, Hampshire11:28

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English Channel11:27

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Ryde, Isle of Wight11:26

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Fishbourne, Isle of Wight11:26

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Havenstreet, Isle of Wight11:25

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Ryde, Isle of Wight11:25

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Arreton, Isle of Wight11:24

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Godshill, Isle of Wight11:23

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight11:23

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Godshill, Isle of Wight11:23

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Whitwell, Isle of Wight11:23

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St. Lawrence, Isle of Wight11:22

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight11:22

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English Channel, 11:18

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English Channel10:49