Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 17 May 2026 | 13:51 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 17 May 2026, 12:51

On Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 13:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 90 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

54 miles

1575 feet

90 mph

36 minutes

13:51

14:27

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 14:27

English Channel14:03

Niton, Isle of Wight14:03

Chale, Isle of Wight14:03

Niton, Isle of Wight14:02

Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight14:02

Godshill, Isle of Wight14:01

Rookley Green, Isle of Wight14:01

Merstone, Isle of Wight14:01

Rookley Green, Isle of Wight14:00

Blackwater, Isle of Wight14:00

Arreton, Isle of Wight13:59

Newport, Isle of Wight13:58

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight13:58

Ryde, Isle of Wight13:58

Whippingham, Isle of Wight13:57

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight13:57

English Channel13:55

Daedalus Drive, Hampshire13:55

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire13:51

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