Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 18:14 | From Solent Airport

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

On Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 18:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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

40 miles

925 feet

87 mph

28 minutes

18:14

18:41

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 18:41

English Channel18:27

Bembridge18:26

Nettlestone18:26

Seaview18:25

English Channel18:23

Promenade, 18:22

Stubbington18:22

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:14

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