Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 8 May 2026 | 11:52 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 08 May 2026, 10:52

On Friday, 8 May 2026 at 11:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
12 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
10 minutes
11:52
12:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:00

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Stubbington, Hampshire11:59

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English Channel11:57

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight11:57

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Cowes, Isle of Wight11:56

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight11:56

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English Channel, 11:52