Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 30 July 2026 | 19:24 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 30 July 2026, 18:24

On Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 19:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 34 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
20 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
35 minutes
19:24
19:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel19:58

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English Channel, 19:58

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English Channel, 19:53

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English Channel19:30

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Salterns Road, Hampshire19:30

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Stubbington, Hampshire19:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:24