Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | 10:27 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 29 September 2026, 09:27

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
23 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
14 minutes
10:27
10:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 10:40

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English Channel10:38

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Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight10:38

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Norton, Isle of Wight10:37

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English Channel10:37

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight10:37

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English Channel10:33

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Cowes, Isle of Wight10:33

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English Channel10:31

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Cherque Way, Hampshire10:29

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:27