Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 16:23 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 15 May 2026, 15:23

On Friday, 15 May 2026 at 16:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
29 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
22 minutes
16:23
16:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:45

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:44

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire16:43

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Gosport, Hampshire16:43

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire16:42

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English Channel16:40

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:40

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English Channel16:37

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Cranmore, Isle of Wight16:36

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight16:36

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight16:35

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Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight16:35

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Freshwater, Isle of Wight16:34

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English Channel, 16:23