Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 14:44 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 04 November 2026, 14:44

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 14:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
57 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
48 minutes
14:44
15:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:31

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English Channel15:11

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Easton, Isle of Wight15:10

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Freshwater, Isle of Wight15:10

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Ningwood, Isle of Wight15:09

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Porchfield, Isle of Wight15:08

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Northwood, Isle of Wight15:07

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English Channel, 15:04

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:44