Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 19:27

On Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 19:27 at 19:27, 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 71 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 111 miles at an average speed of 94 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
112 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
72 minutes
19:27
20:38:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel20:38

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English Channel19:36

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight19:36

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St. Helens, Isle of Wight19:35

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Seaview19:35

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Seaview, Isle of Wight19:35

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English Channel19:33

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Gosport, Hampshire19:33

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire19:32

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire19:32

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:27