Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 17:19 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Solent Airport, 04 October 2026, 16:19

On Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 17:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
77 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
33 minutes
17:19
17:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Bullet

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:52

Bullet

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:51

Bullet

Stubbington, Hampshire17:51

Bullet

English Channel17:45

Bullet

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight17:45

Bullet

Norton, Isle of Wight17:45

Bullet

Freshwater, Isle of Wight17:44

Bullet

Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight17:44

Bullet

English Channel, 17:23

Bullet

English Channel17:19