Coastguard Helicopter to RNAS Portland Heliport

Friday, 24 April 2026 | 13:53 | From Southwell

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Southwell to RNAS Portland Heliport

On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 13:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Southwell to RNAS Portland Heliport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 67 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
81 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
68 minutes
13:53
15:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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RNAS Portland Heliport, Portland15:01

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RNAS Portland Heliport, Portland15:01

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Chiswell, Dorset15:00

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English Channel14:11

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Chiswell, Dorset14:11

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Fortuneswell, Dorset14:10

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Weston, Dorset14:08

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English Channel14:07

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Blacknor Road, Dorset14:05

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Portland Bill Road, Dorset14:01

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Southwell, Dorset14:00

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Portland, Dorset13:56

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Southwell, Dorset13:55

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Easton, Dorset13:55

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Southwell, Dorset13:53