Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 10:47 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Solent Airport

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 10:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 78 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
79 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
59 minutes
10:47
11:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:46

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:44

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Stubbington11:44

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English Channel10:53

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton10:52

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English Channel10:50

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Gosport10:49

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Lee-on-the-Solent10:48

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Fareham10:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:47