Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 3 August 2026 | 10:21 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 03 August 2026, 09:21

On Monday, 3 August 2026 at 10:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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

43 miles

1300 feet

49 mph

53 minutes

10:21

11:14

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 11:14

English Channel10:35

Ventnor, Isle of Wight10:34

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight10:29

English Channel10:27

Gosport, Hampshire10:27

Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:26

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:25

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:21

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