Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 15:11 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 15:11, 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 73 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
74 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
46 minutes
15:11
15:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:56

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:55

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Lee-on-the-Solent15:55

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Gosport15:54

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English Channel15:52

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Cowes15:52

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English Channel15:48

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Norton15:48

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English Channel15:33

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Niton15:25

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English Channel, 15:16

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English Channel, 15:15

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English Channel15:11