Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 18:03 | From English Channel

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

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 18:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
49 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
28 minutes
18:03
18:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:31

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:30

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Stubbington18:29

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English Channel18:22

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Yarmouth18:22

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Shalfleet18:21

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Yarmouth18:21

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Easton18:20

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Freshwater Bay18:20

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English Channel, 18:03