Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 22:43 | From Minnis Bay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Minnis Bay - English Channel, 03 July 2026, 21:43

On Friday, 3 July 2026 at 22:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Minnis Bay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 157 miles at an average speed of 239 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
158 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
239 mph
40 minutes
22:43
23:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 23:22

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English Channel23:10

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Keyhaven, Hampshire23:09

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English Channel23:06

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Keyhaven, Hampshire23:05

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English Channel, 22:52

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Stubbington, Hampshire22:51

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:43

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Minnis Bay, Kent22:43