Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 16:00 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Solent Airport

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 16:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
46 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
36 minutes
16:00
16:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:36

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:32

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:30

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Stubbington, Stubbington16:30

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English Channel16:23

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton16:23

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English Channel, 16:06

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English Channel16:00