Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 15:02 | From Solent Airport

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 86 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 96 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
97 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
86 minutes
15:02
16:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 16:28

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English Channel, 16:10

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English Channel, 15:57

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English Channel, 15:15

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English Channel15:12

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Stubbington, Hampshire15:11

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:02