Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 20:18 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 12 May 2026, 19:18

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 20:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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

57 miles

1500 feet

121 mph

29 minutes

20:18

20:46

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 20:46

English Channel20:21

Promenade, Hampshire20:21

Stubbington, Hampshire20:20

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:18

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