Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 17:29 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 16 May 2026, 16:29

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 17:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 83 miles at an average speed of 343 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
83 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
343 mph
15 minutes
17:29
17:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:42

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Fareham, Hampshire17:41

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Stubbington, Hampshire17:41

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Fareham, Hampshire17:40

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Stubbington, Hampshire17:40

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Fareham, Hampshire17:39

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Southampton Water17:37

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Woolston, Southampton17:36

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Itchen, Southampton17:36

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Merry Oak, Southampton17:36

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Bitterne, Southampton17:35

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Midanbury, Southampton17:35

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Townhill Park, Southampton17:35

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Mansbridge, Southampton17:34

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Southampton Airport, Southampton17:33

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Southampton Airport, Southampton17:29

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English Channel17:29