Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 8:58 | From English Channel

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

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 8:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
76 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
36 minutes
08:58
09:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire09:33

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire09:33

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire09:31

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Fareham09:31

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Lee-on-the-Solent09:30

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Gosport09:29

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English Channel09:03

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Eastbourne09:02

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English Channel09:01

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Eastbourne09:00

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English Channel, 08:58