Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 31 July 2026 | 14:46 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 31 July 2026, 13:46

On Friday, 31 July 2026 at 14:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
59 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
38 minutes
14:46
15:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:24

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English Channel15:22

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Totland, Isle of Wight15:21

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English Channel14:56

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Norton, Isle of Wight14:56

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English Channel, 14:49

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:48

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:46