Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 18:52 | From English Channel

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

On Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 18:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
38 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
22 minutes
18:52
19:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:12

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:11

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Fareham19:11

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Lee-on-the-Solent19:10

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Gosport19:10

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English Channel19:09

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Ryde19:08

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Pondwell19:08

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Brading19:07

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Bembridge19:06

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English Channel, 18:55

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English Channel18:52