Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 15:46 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 20 May 2026, 14:46

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 15:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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

68 miles

1275 feet

79 mph

52 minutes

15:46

16:37

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 16:37

English Channel15:55

Salterns Road, Hampshire15:55

Stubbington, Hampshire15:54

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:46

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