Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 16:00 | From Niton

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 16:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 156 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
19 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
156 mph
8 minutes
16:00
16:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:07

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:07

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Stubbington16:06

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English Channel16:05

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Binstead, Ryde16:04

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Binstead16:04

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Havenstreet16:04

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Havenstreet and Ashey16:03

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Arreton16:03

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Merstone16:03

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Rookley Green16:02

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Rookley16:02

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Rookley Green16:02

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Godshill16:01

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Old Blackgang Road, 16:00