Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 14:29

On Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 14:29 at 14:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight has been in the air for 78 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 35 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

The helicopter G-RESI 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
45 miles
200 feet
dashboard average speed
35 mph
78 minutes
14:29
15:47:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel15:42

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English Channel14:35

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Salterns Road, Hampshire14:35

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:29