Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 10:19 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - English Channel, 05 November 2026, 10:19

On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 52 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
50 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
58 minutes
10:19
11:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 11:16

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English Channel10:32

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Brook, Isle of Wight10:32

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight10:32

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight10:31

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Ningwood, Isle of Wight10:31

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight10:30

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Cranmore, Isle of Wight10:30

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight10:30

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Newtown, Isle of Wight10:29

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight10:28

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight10:28

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Cowes, Isle of Wight10:28

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight10:27

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight10:27

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English Channel10:25

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire10:24

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:23

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:19