Coastguard Helicopter to Niton and Whitwell, Old Blackgang Road

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 15:30 | From Bonchurch

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Niton and Whitwell, Old Blackgang Road

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 15:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bonchurch to Niton and Whitwell. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
6 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
6 minutes
15:30
15:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Old Blackgang Road, 15:36

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Niton and Whitwell15:35

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Chale15:33

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Niton15:32

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Whitwell15:32

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St. Lawrence15:32

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St. Lawrence, Ventnor15:31

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Ventnor15:31

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Bonchurch, Ventnor15:30