Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 16:35 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 16 July 2026, 15:35

On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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
69 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
26 minutes
16:35
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:01

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Stubbington, Hampshire17:00

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English Channel16:51

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Selsey, West Sussex16:50

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English Channel, 16:35