Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 13:21 | From Guernsey Airport

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 13:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Guernsey Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 172 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3850 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