Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 20:13

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 20:13 at 20:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 99 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 99 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
100 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
99 minutes
20:13
21:51:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel21:51

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English Channel, 21:20

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English Channel20:31

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Chale, Isle of Wight20:31

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight20:31

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Chale, Isle of Wight20:30

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Chale Green, Isle of Wight20:30

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Godshill, Isle of Wight20:29

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Merstone, Isle of Wight20:28

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Arreton, Isle of Wight20:28

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Havenstreet and Ashey, Isle of Wight20:27

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Havenstreet, Isle of Wight20:27

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Binstead Airfield, Ryde, Isle of Wight20:26

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Fishbourne, Isle of Wight20:26

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Binstead, Isle of Wight20:26

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English Channel20:25

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Gosport, Hampshire20:24

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire20:24

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Fareham, Hampshire20:23

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:13