Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 5 June 2026 | 10:34 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 05 June 2026, 09:34

On Friday, 5 June 2026 at 10:34, 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 40 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
41 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
34 minutes
10:34
11:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 11:08

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English Channel10:53

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Niton, Isle of Wight10:53

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Chale, Isle of Wight10:52

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Niton, Isle of Wight10:52

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Godshill, Isle of Wight10:51

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Blackwater, Isle of Wight10:49

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Newport, Isle of Wight10:48

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English Channel10:44

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Daedalus Drive, Hampshire10:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:41

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:39

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:38

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:34