Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 10:40 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 10 June 2026, 09:40

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 10:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
10 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
11 minutes
10:40
10:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 10:51

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English Channel10:43

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight10:43

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight10:42

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English Channel10:41

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Salterns Road, Hampshire10:41

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Stubbington, Hampshire10:40

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:40