Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 16:35 | From Upper Bonchurch

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Upper Bonchurch to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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