Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Monday, 9 February 2026 | 18:16 | From English Channel

On Monday, 9 February 2026 at 18:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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