Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 15:40 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 14 July 2026, 14:40

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 15:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
71 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
36 minutes
15:40
16:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 16:16

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English Channel, 16:11

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English Channel, 16:11

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English Channel, 16:09

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English Channel, 16:08

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English Channel15:53

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Selsey, West Sussex15:53

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English Channel15:45

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Portsmouth15:44

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Gosport, Hampshire15:43

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire15:42

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:40