Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 1:41 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 20 May 2026, 00:41

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 1:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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
80 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
38 minutes
01:41
02:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire02:18

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire02:17

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire02:17

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Gosport, Hampshire02:15

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English Channel01:47

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Eastbourne, East Sussex01:46

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English Channel01:45

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex01:45

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex01:44

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex01:43

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Eastbourne, East Sussex01:41

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English Channel, 01:41