Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 5 February 2026 | 15:45 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Solent Airport

On Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 15:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
34 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
36 minutes
15:45
16:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:21

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:20

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:16

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Stubbington16:16

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English Channel16:07

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New Forest16:07

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Calshot, New Forest16:07

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English Channel16:02

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Gosport16:01

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Lee-on-the-Solent16:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:57

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:45