Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 10:40 | From Northwood

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 10:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Northwood to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
32 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
23 minutes
10:40
11:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 11:03

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English Channel10:46

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Brook10:45

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Brighstone10:44

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Calbourne10:43

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Newbridge10:42

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Porchfield10:42

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Newport10:41

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Noke Common Road, 10:40