Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 20:20 | From Solent Airport

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

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 20:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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

33 miles

1150 feet

43 mph

46 minutes

20:20

21:05

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 21:05

English Channel20:28

No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton20:28

English Channel20:26

Gosport, Hampshire20:25

Sandhill Lane, Hampshire20:24

Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:24

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:20

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Police Aircraft on its way from Bournemouth Airport20:25:41

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