Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 11:21 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 23 August 2026, 10:21

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
34 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
14 minutes
11:21
11:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire11:34

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire11:33

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Gosport, Hampshire11:32

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English Channel11:31

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton11:30

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English Channel, 11:21