Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 17:36 | From English Channel

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

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 17:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
65 miles
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
38 minutes
17:36
18:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:14

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:14

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Stubbington18:13

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English Channel18:10

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East Cowes18:10

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Wootton Bridge18:09

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Binstead, Ryde18:08

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English Channel18:07

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton18:07

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English Channel, 17:36