Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 11:25 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 24 September 2026, 10:25

On Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 58 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
46 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
58 mph
49 minutes
11:25
12:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:13

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Stubbington, Hampshire12:12

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English Channel, 12:12

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English Channel12:06

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Norton, Isle of Wight12:05

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English Channel11:25