Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 14:18 | From Solent Airport
On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 14:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.
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
29 miles
1725 feet
71 mph
24 minutes
14:18
14:41
Route
English Channel, 14:41
English Channel14:25
No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton14:25
English Channel14:22
Gosport14:20
Lee-on-the-Solent14:19
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:18
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:18
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