Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 12:17 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 03 November 2026, 12:17

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
4 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
5 minutes
12:17
12:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 12:22

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:18

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire12:17