Coastguard Helicopter on its way from English Channel

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 5:03

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 5:03 at 5:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel and is now flying over Gosport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 92 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of -25 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
92 miles
-25 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
56 minutes
05:03
05:59:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gosport, Hampshire05:59

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English Channel05:53

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Selsey, West Sussex05:52

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English Channel05:34

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Eastbourne, East Sussex05:34

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English Channel05:33

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Eastbourne, East Sussex05:29

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English Channel05:24

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Eastbourne, East Sussex05:11

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English Channel05:03