Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 20 April 2026 | 14:45 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 20 April 2026, 13:45

On Monday, 20 April 2026 at 14:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
54 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
52 minutes
14:45
15:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:36

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English Channel15:16

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Milford on Sea15:16

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:15

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English Channel15:11

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight15:11

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English Channel15:09

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:08

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English Channel15:07

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:06

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English Channel14:52

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Gosport, Hampshire14:52

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire14:51

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Fareham, Hampshire14:51

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:45