Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 14:32 | From Solent Airport

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

On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 14:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 75 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 74 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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

74 miles

675 feet

59 mph

76 minutes

14:32

15:47

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 15:47

English Channel14:51

Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight14:51

Norton, Isle of Wight14:50

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight14:50

English Channel14:47

Gurnard, Isle of Wight14:47

Cowes, Isle of Wight14:46

East Cowes, Isle of Wight14:46

English Channel14:44

Gosport, Hampshire14:44

Sandhill Lane, Hampshire14:43

Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire14:43

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:32

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