Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 20 September 2026 | 14:24 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 20 September 2026, 13:24

On Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 14:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 77 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
77 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
38 minutes
14:24
15:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:01

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English Channel14:57

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Langton Herring, Dorset14:56

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Abbotsbury, Dorset14:56

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Langton Herring, Dorset14:56

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Chickerell, Dorset14:55

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Weymouth, Dorset14:53

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English Channel14:50

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West Lulworth, Dorset14:49

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East Lulworth, Dorset14:49

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Steeple with Tyneham, Dorset14:48

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Kimmeridge, Dorset14:48

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Church Knowle, Dorset14:47

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Furzebrook, Dorset14:47

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Corfe Castle, Dorset14:45

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Studland, Dorset14:44

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English Channel14:30

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Salterns Road, Hampshire14:30

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:24