Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 27 September 2026 | 10:17 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 27 September 2026, 09:17

On Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
37 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
45 minutes
10:17
11:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 11:01

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English Channel10:53

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole10:53

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English Channel10:40

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole10:40

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English Channel10:33

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole10:32

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English Channel10:30

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Milford on Sea10:30

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Keyhaven, Hampshire10:29

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English Channel10:21

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Gosport, Hampshire10:21

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire10:20

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:20

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:17