Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 15:10 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 25 June 2026, 14:10

On Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 15:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
70 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
43 minutes
15:10
15:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:53

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English Channel15:49

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:48

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Norton, Isle of Wight15:48

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English Channel15:44

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Cowes, Isle of Wight15:44

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English Channel15:21

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton15:21

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English Channel15:18

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Gosport, Hampshire15:17

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Shoot Lane, Hampshire15:16

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:10