Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 15:02 | From English Channel

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 107 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
108 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
51 minutes
15:02
15:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:52

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Stubbington, Hampshire15:52

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English Channel, 15:15

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English Channel15:02