Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | 16:18 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 15 September 2026, 15:18

On Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 16:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 95 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
95 mph
16 minutes
16:18
16:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:33

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:33

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:32

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire16:31

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English Channel16:28

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:28

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:28

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:27

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:27

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:26

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Porchfield, Isle of Wight16:26

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Newbridge, Isle of Wight16:25

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:25

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight16:25

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:24

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight16:23

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:23

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight16:22

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Chale, Isle of Wight16:22

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English Channel, 16:20

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English Channel16:18