Coastguard Helicopter to Shalfleet, Newtown

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 16:22 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Shalfleet

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 16:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Shalfleet. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 375 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
14 miles
375 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
9 minutes
16:22
16:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newtown, Isle of Wight16:30

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight16:23

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Cranmore, Isle of Wight16:23

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English Channel, 16:22