Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 15:49 | From Niton and Whitwell

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 15:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton and Whitwell to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 feet.

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