Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 9 January 2026 | 15:54 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Solent Airport

On Friday, 9 January 2026 at 15:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 87 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
88 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
56 minutes
15:54
16:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:50

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:48

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Stubbington16:47

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English Channel16:14

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Norton16:14

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English Channel16:05

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Freshwater16:05

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Freshwater Bay16:04

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Freshwater16:04

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Yarmouth16:04

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Ningwood16:03

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Cranmore16:02

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Shalfleet16:02

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English Channel16:00

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Gurnard15:59

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Cowes15:59

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English Channel15:56

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Stubbington15:56

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:54

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:54