Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 17:08 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - English Channel, 15 October 2026, 16:08

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 17:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 143 miles at an average speed of 634 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
143 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
634 mph
14 minutes
17:08
17:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 17:22

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English Channel17:13

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Lancing, West Sussex17:12

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Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex17:12

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Brighton City Airport, Brighton, East Sussex17:09

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North Sea17:08