Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 16:41

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 16:41 at 16:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport 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 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
22 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
12 minutes
16:41
16:53:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel16:53

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English Channel16:52

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight16:51

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Whitwell, Isle of Wight16:50

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Godshill, Isle of Wight16:49

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Merstone, Isle of Wight16:49

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Arreton, Isle of Wight16:48

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:48

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Havenstreet and Ashey, Isle of Wight16:48

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight16:46

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English Channel16:44

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Gosport, Hampshire16:43

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire16:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:41