Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 14:58

On Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 14:58 at 14:58, 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 62 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 64 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
64 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
63 minutes
14:58
16:01:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel16:00

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English Channel15:12

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Niton, Isle of Wight15:11

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Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight15:11

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Godshill, Isle of Wight15:10

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Rookley, Isle of Wight15:10

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Rookley Green, Isle of Wight15:10

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Merstone, Isle of Wight15:09

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Blackwater, Isle of Wight15:09

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Arreton, Isle of Wight15:09

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Newport, Isle of Wight15:08

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight15:06

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English Channel15:05

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Stubbington, Hampshire15:04

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:58