Coastguard Helicopter on its way from English Channel

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 20:48

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 20:48 at 20:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel 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 66 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 35 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
38 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
35 mph
66 minutes
20:48
21:53:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel21:53

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English Channel, 20:48