Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 24 May 2026 | 15:06 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 24 May 2026, 14:06

On Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 15:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
57 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
46 minutes
15:06
15:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:51

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English Channel15:14

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight15:13

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight15:13

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Newport, Isle of Wight15:12

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight15:12

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Gunville, Isle of Wight15:12

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Newport, Isle of Wight15:10

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Cowes, Isle of Wight15:10

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight15:09

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English Channel, 15:08

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English Channel15:08

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Stubbington, Hampshire15:07

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:06