Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 14:35 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 29 June 2026, 13:35

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 14:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
36 minutes
14:35
15:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:11

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English Channel14:48

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Selsey, West Sussex14:48

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English Channel, 14:43

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English Channel14:42

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Gosport, Hampshire14:42

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English Channel14:41

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire14:41

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:40

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:35