Coastguard Helicopter on its way from English Channel

Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 17:09

On Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 17:09 at 17:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel 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 58 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
58 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
63 minutes
17:09
18:11:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel18:11

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English Channel18:10

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight18:10

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River Medina18:10

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Newport, Isle of Wight18:07

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Ryde, Isle of Wight18:06

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Newchurch, Isle of Wight18:06

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Havenstreet and Ashey, Isle of Wight18:06

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Brading, Isle of Wight18:05

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St. Helens, Isle of Wight18:04

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Ryde, Isle of Wight18:04

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight18:03

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English Channel, 18:03

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English Channel18:02

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight17:52

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English Channel, 17:50

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English Channel17:09