Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 14:52 | From Solent Airport

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

On Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 14:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
11 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
11 minutes
14:52
15:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:03

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English Channel14:59

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Fareham14:58

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Stubbington14:57

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Titchfield, Fareham14:57

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Gosport Road, 14:56

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:52