Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 6 March 2026 | 15:11 | From Solent Airport

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

On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 15:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
28 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
51 minutes
15:11
16:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 16:02

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English Channel15:15

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Fareham, Fareham15:15

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Stubbington, Stubbington15:15

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Fareham, Fareham15:15

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Stubbington, Stubbington15:14

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Titchfield, Fareham15:14

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Daedalus Way, Fareham15:13

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Fareham, Fareham15:13

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:11