Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 16:12 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Solent Airport

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 16:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
23 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
36 minutes
16:12
16:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:47

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:46

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Stubbington16:46

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English Channel16:36

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Bembridge16:36

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English Channel16:35

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Bembridge16:22

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English Channel16:22

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Bembridge16:21

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St. Helens16:21

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Nettlestone16:21

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Seaview16:20

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English Channel16:15

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Gosport16:15

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Lee-on-the-Solent16:14

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:12