Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 20:48 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 12 May 2026, 19:48

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 20:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 73 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
49 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
40 mph
74 minutes
20:48
22:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:00

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:59

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Fareham, Hampshire21:59

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire21:58

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Gosport, Hampshire21:57

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English Channel21:55

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton21:55

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English Channel, 20:48