Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 16:25 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 01 November 2026, 16:25

On Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 16:25, 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 38 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
38 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
26 minutes
16:25
16:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 16:51

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English Channel16:35

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Chale, Isle of Wight16:35

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Chale Green, Isle of Wight16:34

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Chillerton and Gatcombe, Isle of Wight16:33

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Rookley Green, Isle of Wight16:33

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Blackwater, Isle of Wight16:32

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:32

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Arreton, Isle of Wight16:32

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:31

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Palmers Road, Isle of Wight16:30

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight16:30

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English Channel16:28

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:28

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:25