Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 17:23 | From English Channel

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

On Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 17:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
41 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
45 minutes
17:23
18:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:06

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Stubbington18:05

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English Channel18:03

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Newport18:01

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Porchfield17:59

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Gurnard17:51

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Porchfield17:49

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Gurnard17:48

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Newport17:47

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Porchfield17:44

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Gurnard17:43

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Cowes17:43

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Gurnard17:42

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Northwood17:42

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Newport17:42

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River Medina17:41

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Newport17:41

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Arreton17:40

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Merstone17:39

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Arreton17:39

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Godshill17:39

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Wroxall17:38

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Ventnor17:38

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Wroxall17:38

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Ventnor17:37

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English Channel, 17:23