Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 28 September 2026 | 19:15 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 28 September 2026, 18:15

On Monday, 28 September 2026 at 19:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
52 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
48 minutes
19:15
20:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 20:03

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English Channel19:58

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight19:57

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight19:57

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight19:56

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Chillerton, Isle of Wight19:56

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Rookley Green, Isle of Wight19:55

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Blackwater, Isle of Wight19:55

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Merstone, Isle of Wight19:54

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Arreton, Isle of Wight19:54

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Newchurch, Isle of Wight19:53

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Havenstreet and Ashey, Isle of Wight19:53

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Ryde, Isle of Wight19:53

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Brading, Isle of Wight19:52

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Pondwell, Isle of Wight19:52

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Ryde, Isle of Wight19:52

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Seaview, Isle of Wight19:51

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English Channel19:50

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton19:50

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English Channel, 19:49

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English Channel19:25

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight19:25

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English Channel19:19

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Gosport, Hampshire19:19

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Cherque Lane, Hampshire19:18

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:15