Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 20:57 | From Minnis Bay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Minnis Bay - English Channel, 24 June 2026, 19:57

On Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 20:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Minnis Bay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
27 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
25 minutes
20:57
21:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 21:21

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English Channel21:04

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Folkestone, Kent21:04

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Hawkinge, Kent21:04

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Dover, Kent20:59

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Ebbsfleet, Kent20:58

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Cliffsend, Kent20:58

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent20:58

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Dane Road, Kent20:57