Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 1:22

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 1:22 at 1:22, 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 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 101 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
101 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
44 minutes
01:22
02:05:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel02:04

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English Channel01:32

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight01:31

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight01:30

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Newport, Isle of Wight01:30

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight01:29

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Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight01:29

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Newport, Isle of Wight01:28

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Northwood, Isle of Wight01:28

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Newport, Isle of Wight01:28

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight01:27

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English Channel01:25

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Stubbington, Hampshire01:25

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Stubbington, Hampshire01:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire01:22