Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 14:19 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 16 July 2026, 13:19

On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 14:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 62 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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
62 miles
350 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
29 minutes
14:19
14:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:46

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:46

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English Channel, 14:34

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English Channel14:25

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Keyhaven, Hampshire14:24

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English Channel14:20

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Cowes, Isle of Wight14:20

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English Channel, 14:19