Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 16:41 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 31 October 2026, 16:41

On Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
51 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
26 minutes
16:41
17:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 17:06

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English Channel16:50

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight16:49

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Wroxall, Isle of Wight16:48

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Newchurch, Isle of Wight16:48

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Winford, Isle of Wight16:47

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Alverstone, Isle of Wight16:47

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Newchurch, Isle of Wight16:46

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Ryde, Isle of Wight16:46

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Binstead, Isle of Wight16:46

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Binstead Airfield, Ryde, Isle of Wight16:46

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Ryde, Isle of Wight16:45

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English Channel16:44

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Gosport, Hampshire16:44

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire16:44

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Gosport, Hampshire16:43

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Cherque Way, Hampshire16:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:41