Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | 20:01 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 01 September 2026, 19:01

On Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 20:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 88 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
45 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
31 minutes
20:01
20:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 20:31

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English Channel, 20:30

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English Channel20:09

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Stubbington, Hampshire20:09

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:09

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Stubbington, Hampshire20:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:01