Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 13 April 2026 | 20:42 | From Solent Airport

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

On Monday, 13 April 2026 at 20:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
71 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
35 minutes
20:42
21:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 21:16

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English Channel20:54

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Aldwick, West Sussex20:54

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Pagham, West Sussex20:53

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Chichester, West Sussex20:53

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Sidlesham, West Sussex20:53

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Highleigh, West Sussex20:52

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Almodington, West Sussex20:52

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Somerley, West Sussex20:51

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West Wittering, West Sussex20:50

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Mengham, Hampshire20:49

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Havant, Hampshire20:49

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Eastney, Portsmouth20:48

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Fratton, Portsmouth20:48

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Southsea, Portsmouth20:48

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Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth20:47

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Portsmouth20:47

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Gosport, Hampshire20:46

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:45

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Promenade, Hampshire20:45

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Stubbington, Hampshire20:45

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:42