Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 16:35 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 12 September 2026, 15:35

On Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
52 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
43 minutes
16:35
17:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:17

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:17

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:15

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire17:14

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Gosport, Hampshire17:14

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English Channel17:12

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Cowes, Isle of Wight17:12

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English Channel17:10

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Cranmore, Isle of Wight17:09

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight17:09

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Norton, Isle of Wight17:08

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Colwell Bay17:08

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English Channel, 17:06

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English Channel16:35