Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | 21:14 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 17 June 2026, 20:14

On Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 21:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
29 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
36 minutes
21:14
21:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 21:50

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English Channel, 21:37

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English Channel21:34

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Stubbington, Hampshire21:34

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:14