Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 14:17 | From Solent Airport

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 14:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
69 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
41 minutes
14:17
14:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 14:58

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English Channel14:34

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Selsey, Chichester14:34

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English Channel14:25

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Gosport, Gosport14:24

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent14:24

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Broom Way, Fareham14:24

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:17