Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Friday, 26 June 2026 | 14:20 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 26 June 2026, 13:20

On Friday, 26 June 2026 at 14:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 73 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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
74 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
43 minutes
14:20
15:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:03

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English Channel14:28

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Gosport, Hampshire14:27

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English Channel14:26

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire14:26

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Promenade, Hampshire14:26

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:20