Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Friday, 6 February 2026 | 14:54 | From Solent Airport
On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 14:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 60 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 feet.
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
55 miles
3050 feet
55 mph
60 minutes
14:54
15:54
Route
English Channel, 15:54
English Channel15:09
Ventnor15:08
Wroxall15:08
Ventnor15:07
Godshill15:07
Arreton15:06
Havenstreet and Ashey15:06
Ryde15:05
Havenstreet15:05
Wootton Bridge15:04
English Channel15:01
Stubbington15:01
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:00
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:54
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