Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 15:49 | From English Channel

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

On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 15:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 63 miles at an average speed of 115 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

Distance travelled
63 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
33 minutes
15:49
16:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:22

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:22

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:21

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English Channel16:17

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight16:16

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:16

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:16

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English Channel, 15:50

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English Channel15:49