Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 1 August 2026 | 15:24 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 01 August 2026, 14:24

On Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 15:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
25 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
14 minutes
15:24
15:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:37

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English Channel, 15:25

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Stubbington, Hampshire15:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:24