Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 19:34 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 19 September 2026, 18:34

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 19:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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
350 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
27 minutes
19:34
20:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 20:00

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English Channel19:55

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight19:54

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English Channel19:53

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight19:53

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St. Helens, Isle of Wight19:53

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Seaview19:53

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English Channel19:51

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Ryde, Isle of Wight19:50

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English Channel19:38

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire19:38

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Promenade, Hampshire19:38

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Stubbington, Hampshire19:37

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:34