Coastguard Helicopter to Southampton Airport

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 15:48 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Southampton Airport, 16 May 2026, 14:48

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 15:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Southampton Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 84 miles at an average speed of 154 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
84 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
154 mph
33 minutes
15:48
16:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Southampton Airport, Southampton16:20

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Southampton Airport, Southampton16:20

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Southampton Airport, Southampton16:19

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Eastleigh, Hampshire16:17

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Hedge End, Hampshire16:17

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Eastleigh, Hampshire16:16

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Fareham, Hampshire16:16

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Warsash, Hampshire16:15

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Southampton Water16:15

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RNAS/RAF Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire16:15

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English Channel16:14

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New Forest, Hampshire16:13

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English Channel16:11

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East End, Hampshire16:11

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Walhampton, Hampshire16:11

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East End, Hampshire16:10

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Lymington, Hampshire16:10

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Walhampton, Hampshire16:10

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Lymington, Hampshire16:10

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Mount Pleasant, Hampshire16:09

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Hordle, Hampshire16:08

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New Milton, Hampshire16:08

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English Channel, 15:48