Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 15:03 | From Solent Airport
On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 15:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
15 miles
1250 feet
52 mph
18 minutes
15:03
15:20
Route
English Channel, 15:20
English Channel15:05
Gosport15:04
Lee-on-the-Solent15:03
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:03
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