Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 24 April 2026 | 15:39 | From RNAS Portland Heliport

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

On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 15:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from RNAS Portland Heliport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
61 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
29 minutes
15:39
16:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:07

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:07

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English Channel16:05

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:04

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:04

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English Channel16:00

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:59

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English Channel15:52

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Studland, Dorset15:51

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Corfe Castle, Dorset15:50

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Arne, Dorset15:49

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Furzebrook, Dorset15:49

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Ridge, Dorset15:49

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Stoborough Green, Dorset15:49

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Wareham, Dorset15:47

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East Stoke, Dorset15:47

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Wool, Dorset15:46

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Coombe Keynes, Dorset15:46

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Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset15:45

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West Lulworth, Dorset15:45

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Wareham, Dorset15:45

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English Channel, 15:41

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English Channel15:40

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Chiswell, Dorset15:40

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RNAS Portland Heliport, Portland15:39