Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 14:30 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 19 May 2026, 13:30

On Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 14:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
35 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
22 minutes
14:30
14:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 14:51

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English Channel14:34

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire14:34

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:33

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:32

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:30