Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 16:17 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 30 August 2026, 15:17

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 16:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
500 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
11 minutes
16:17
16:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:27

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:26

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire16:26

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English Channel, 16:17