Coastguard Helicopter to Alderney Airport, Alderney Airport

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 17:15 | From Solent Airport

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 17:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Alderney Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 90 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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