Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 15:05 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - English Channel, 15 October 2026, 14:05

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 15:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 85 miles at an average speed of 286 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
85 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
286 mph
18 minutes
15:05
15:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:23

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English Channel15:12

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Dover, Kent15:11

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate15:11

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Dover, Kent15:07

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Sandwich, Kent15:07

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Dover, Kent15:06

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South Road, Kent15:05

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North Sea15:05