Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 16:51 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 04 August 2026, 15:51

On Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 16:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
7 miles
425 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
10 minutes
16:51
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:00

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:59

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English Channel, 16:51