Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 15:05 | From English Channel

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

On Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 15:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 80 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 88 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
89 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
81 minutes
15:05
16:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:23

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Stubbington16:22

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English Channel16:10

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Norton16:10

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English Channel15:38

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Cowes15:37

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East Cowes15:37

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English Channel, 15:31

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English Channel, 15:22

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English Channel15:05