Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 13 February 2026 | 14:59 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 13 February 2026, 14:59

On Friday, 13 February 2026 at 14:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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