Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 17:53 | From Luccombe

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

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 17:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Luccombe to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
32 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
35 minutes
17:53
18:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:28

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:24

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:23

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:22

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Stubbington18:20

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English Channel18:15

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton18:14

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English Channel18:06

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor18:06

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Luccombe, Shanklin18:05

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Ventnor18:05

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Luccombe, Shanklin17:53