Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 16:29 | From Solent Airport

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

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 16:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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

34 miles

1650 feet

101 mph

21 minutes

16:29

16:49

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 16:49

English Channel16:33

Gosport16:32

Lee-on-the-Solent16:31

Fareham16:30

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:29

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:29

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Today

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