Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 20:11 | From Burton Bradstock

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 20:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Burton Bradstock to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 85 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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