Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 20:37 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 20:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
58 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
34 minutes
20:37
21:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 21:10

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English Channel20:46

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Yaverland, Sandown20:45

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Sandown20:45

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Brading20:44

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Ryde20:44

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Binstead, Ryde20:43

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Ryde20:43

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English Channel20:41

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Cherque Way, 20:40

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Lee-on-the-Solent20:40

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:37