Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 3 May 2026 | 6:03 | From Solent Airport

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

On Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 6:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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

76 miles

1575 feet

130 mph

35 minutes

06:03

06:38

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 06:38

English Channel06:09

Gosport, Hampshire06:08

English Channel06:07

Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire06:07

Stubbington, Hampshire06:06

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire06:06

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire06:03

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