Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 0:58

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 0:58 at 0:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over Bembridge. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
14 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
53 minutes
00:58
01:51:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight01:50

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight01:08

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English Channel01:03

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire01:02

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Stubbington, Hampshire01:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire01:01

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire00:58