Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 13:41 | From Gosport

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

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 13:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Gosport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
5 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
20 minutes
13:41
14:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:00

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:00

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Fareham13:59

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Lee-on-the-Solent13:58

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Gosport13:43

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English Channel13:42

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Promenade, 13:41