Coastguard Helicopter to Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 13:41 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 13:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Southampton Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 171 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3750 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
61 miles
3750 feet
dashboard average speed
171 mph
22 minutes
13:41
14:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Southampton Airport, Southampton14:02

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Southampton Airport, Southampton14:01

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Eastleigh14:00

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Southampton13:59

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Dibden, New Forest13:58

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Dibden, Southampton13:58

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Dibden Purlieu, New Forest13:58

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New Forest13:57

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Beaulieu, New Forest13:56

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East Boldre, New Forest13:56

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Beaulieu, New Forest13:56

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East End, New Forest13:55

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English Channel13:54

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Norton13:54

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Freshwater13:54

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Colwell Bay13:53

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Middleton13:53

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Totland13:53

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English Channel, 13:41