Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 21:49 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 20 August 2026, 20:49

On Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 21:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 36 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
12 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
36 mph
20 minutes
21:49
22:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:09

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:07

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire22:06

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Gosport, Hampshire22:05

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English Channel, 21:49