Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 10:05 | From Solent Airport

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 10:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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

45 miles

1275 feet

99 mph

28 minutes

10:05

10:32

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 10:32

English Channel10:16

Brighstone, Isle of Wight10:15

Shorwell, Isle of Wight10:14

Gatcombe, Isle of Wight10:14

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight10:13

Blackwater, Isle of Wight10:13

Newport, Isle of Wight10:12

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight10:12

Ryde, Isle of Wight10:11

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight10:11

English Channel10:10

Gosport, Hampshire10:09

Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:09

Sandhill Lane, Hampshire10:09

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:05

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