Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 19:13 | From Guernsey Airport

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 19:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Guernsey Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 114 miles at an average speed of 181 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2750 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