Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 17:56 | From Chichester

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

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 17:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Chichester to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
46 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
47 minutes
17:56
18:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:42

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Stubbington18:42

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English Channel18:38

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Cowes18:37

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East Cowes18:37

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English Channel18:06

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Mengham18:05

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Chichester18:03

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Chidham, Chichester18:03

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Bosham, Chichester18:02

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Chichester18:02

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Funtington, Chichester18:02

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Chichester18:01

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Lavant, Chichester18:01

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West Dean, Chichester18:00

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Singleton, Chichester17:59

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Charlton, Chichester17:58

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East Dean, Chichester17:58

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Broad Walk, 17:56