Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 16:44 | From Northwood

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

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 16:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Northwood to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
45 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
30 minutes
16:44
17:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 17:14

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English Channel16:49

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Ryde16:49

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Binstead, Ryde16:48

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Fishbourne16:48

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Wootton Bridge16:47

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Whippingham16:46

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Newport16:45

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Noke Common Road, 16:44