Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 14:45 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 14:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
37 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
20 minutes
14:45
15:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:04

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English Channel14:55

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Yaverland, Sandown14:55

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Brading14:54

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Newchurch14:54

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Havenstreet and Ashey14:54

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Havenstreet14:53

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Fishbourne14:53

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Wootton Bridge14:52

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East Cowes14:52

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English Channel14:51

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Stubbington14:50

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Fareham14:49

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:49

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:45