Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel
Monday, 16 February 2026 | 17:23 | From Solent Airport
On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 17:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 74 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
75 miles
1875 feet
101 mph
45 minutes
17:23
18:08
Route
English Channel, 18:08
English Channel17:25
Stubbington17:25
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:24
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:23
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