Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 9 January 2026 | 15:16 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Solent Airport

On Friday, 9 January 2026 at 15:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
42 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
28 minutes
15:16
15:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:42

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Stubbington15:41

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English Channel15:34

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Norton15:33

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English Channel, 15:16