Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 20:21 | From Chichester

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Chichester to Solent Airport

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 20:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Chichester to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 74 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 56 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
69 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
75 minutes
20:21
21:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:33

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Stubbington, Stubbington21:33

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English Channel, 21:18

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English Channel, 21:05

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English Channel, 21:03

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English Channel, 21:02

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English Channel, 20:59

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English Channel20:47

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Bembridge, Bembridge20:46

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English Channel, 20:43

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English Channel20:32

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Gosport, Gosport20:32

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth20:29

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West Town, Havant20:28

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Fleet, Havant20:28

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Tye, Havant20:27

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Chichester, Chichester20:27

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Prinsted, Chichester20:26

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Nutbourne, Chichester20:26

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Chichester, Chichester20:25

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Funtington, Chichester20:24

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Chichester, Chichester20:24

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Lavant, Chichester20:24

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West Dean, Chichester20:23

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Singleton, Chichester20:21

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Broad Walk, Chichester20:21