Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 5 February 2026 | 19:01 | From Solent Airport

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

On Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 19:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
26 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
16 minutes
19:01
19:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:17

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:17

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:16

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Stubbington19:15

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English Channel19:09

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Cranmore19:08

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English Channel19:02

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Stubbington19:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:01