Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 26 July 2026 | 10:53 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 26 July 2026, 09:53

On Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 10:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
42 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
25 minutes
10:53
11:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel11:17

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English Channel, 11:15

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English Channel, 11:15

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English Channel11:02

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Norton, Isle of Wight11:01

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English Channel10:55

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Stubbington, Hampshire10:54

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:53

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:53