Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 17:34 | From English Channel

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 17:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
50 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
25 minutes
17:34
17:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:58

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:57

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Fareham17:56

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Gosport17:54

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Portsmouth17:53

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English Channel17:47

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Selsey, Chichester17:47

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English Channel, 17:34