Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 13:57

On Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 13:57 at 13:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
49 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
42 minutes
13:57
14:38:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel14:38

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English Channel14:20

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Studland, Dorset14:20

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English Channel14:10

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Milford on Sea14:10

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Milford on Sea, Hampshire14:10

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Keyhaven, Hampshire14:09

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Lymington, Hampshire14:08

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English Channel14:02

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Stubbington, Hampshire14:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire13:57