Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 15:18 | From Upper Bonchurch

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

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 15:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Upper Bonchurch to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
41 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
51 minutes
15:18
16:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:09

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:08

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Stubbington16:07

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English Channel16:05

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Pondwell16:05

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Nettlestone16:04

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St. Helens16:04

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Brading16:04

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Bembridge16:03

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Yaverland, Sandown16:03

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English Channel16:02

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Luccombe, Shanklin16:01

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor16:01

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Bonchurch Road, 16:00

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Bonchurch Road, 15:58

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Shanklin15:51

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Luccombe, Shanklin15:50

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English Channel15:23

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Bembridge15:23

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English Channel15:20

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Shore Road, Ventnor15:18