Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 15:08 | From English Channel

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

On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 15:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
77 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
65 minutes
15:08
16:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:12

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:11

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Fareham16:11

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Lee-on-the-Solent16:10

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Gosport16:09

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Portsmouth16:09

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English Channel16:03

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Selsey, Chichester16:02

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English Channel, 15:42

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English Channel, 15:08