Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 16:04 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 16:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
77 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
38 minutes
16:04
16:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:41

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:40

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Fareham16:39

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Titchfield, Fareham16:38

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Stubbington16:38

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Fareham16:38

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English Channel16:36

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Gurnard16:35

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Newtown16:34

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Porchfield16:33

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Newport16:31

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River Medina16:30

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Newport16:29

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Whippingham16:29

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Wootton Bridge16:28

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Ryde16:28

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Wootton Bridge16:26

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English Channel16:25

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Wootton Bridge16:24

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Binstead, Ryde16:24

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English Channel16:22

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Cowes16:22

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English Channel, 16:04