Coastguard Helicopter to Purbrook, Geoffrey Avenue

Thursday, 5 February 2026 | 23:18 | From Portsmouth

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Purbrook, Geoffrey Avenue

On Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 23:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portsmouth to Purbrook. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 46 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
12 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
46 mph
15 minutes
23:18
23:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Geoffrey Avenue, Havant23:33

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Purbrook, Havant23:29

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Winchester23:25

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Waterlooville23:25

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Purbrook, Havant23:24

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Havant23:22

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South Parade, 23:19

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Portsmouth23:18