Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | 15:29 | From English Channel

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

On Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 15:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 80 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
80 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
43 minutes
15:29
16:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:12

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:11

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Fareham16:10

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Lee-on-the-Solent16:10

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Gosport16:08

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Portsmouth16:07

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English Channel16:07

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Portsmouth16:06

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English Channel16:06

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West Town, Havant16:05

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Mengham16:03

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English Channel16:02

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Bracklesham, Chichester16:01

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Earnley, Chichester16:00

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Selsey, Chichester15:59

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English Channel, 15:29