Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 15:06 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 15 May 2026, 14:06

On Friday, 15 May 2026 at 15:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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

42 miles

1650 feet

84 mph

31 minutes

15:06

15:36

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 15:36

English Channel15:09

Stubbington, Hampshire15:09

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:08

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:06

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