Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel
Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 17:32 | From Solent Airport
On Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 17:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 62 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 feet.
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
65 miles
600 feet
63 mph
63 minutes
17:32
18:35
Route
English Channel, 18:35
English Channel18:12
No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton18:12
English Channel18:10
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire18:09
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:08
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:32
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