Coastguard Helicopter to New Forest, Lepe Road

Friday, 1 May 2026 | 10:15 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - New Forest, 01 May 2026, 09:15

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 10:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to New Forest. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
23 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
41 minutes
10:15
10:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lepe Road, Hampshire10:56

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New Forest, Hampshire10:53

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English Channel10:53

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New Forest, Hampshire10:50

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English Channel10:50

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New Forest, Hampshire10:47

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English Channel10:46

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New Forest, Hampshire10:44

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English Channel, 10:38

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English Channel10:35

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Ryde, Isle of Wight10:32

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English Channel, 10:30

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English Channel10:30

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Gosport, Hampshire10:26

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:25

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Cherque Way, Hampshire10:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:16

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:15