Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 19:53

On Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 19:53 at 19:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight has been in the air for 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
21 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
45 mph
28 minutes
19:53
20:21:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel20:21

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English Channel20:17

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Beaulieu, Hampshire20:16

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New Forest, Hampshire20:16

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Langley, Hampshire20:16

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Calshot, Hampshire20:15

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English Channel20:14

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Stubbington, Hampshire20:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:53