Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 12:18

On Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 12:18 at 12:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over Swanage. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight has been in the air for 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
40 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
31 minutes
12:18
12:48:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swanage, Dorset12:48

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Swanage, Dorset12:47

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English Channel, 12:46

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Swanage, Dorset12:32

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English Channel12:25

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Keyhaven, Hampshire12:24

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English Channel, 12:19

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Stubbington, Hampshire12:18

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:18