Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 19:18 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 19:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
51 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
30 minutes
19:18
19:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 19:48

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English Channel19:34

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Freshwater Bay19:33

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Yarmouth19:33

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Ningwood19:32

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Ningwood, Newport19:32

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Ningwood19:32

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Shalfleet19:32

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Newtown19:31

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Calbourne19:31

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Gurnard19:30

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Cowes19:29

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English Channel19:28

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Stubbington19:27

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:27

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:18