Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 3 October 2026 | 19:19 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 03 October 2026, 18:19

On Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 19:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
34 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
25 minutes
19:19
19:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 19:43

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English Channel19:26

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Stubbington, Hampshire19:26

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Stubbington, Hampshire19:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:19