Coastguard Helicopter to Niton, Old Blackgang Road

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 14:22 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Niton, Old Blackgang Road

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 14:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Niton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
38 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
43 minutes
14:22
15:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Old Blackgang Road, 15:04

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Niton15:03

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Niton and Whitwell15:01

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Chale15:00

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English Channel15:00

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Niton14:59

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Niton and Whitwell14:59

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Chale14:58

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Niton14:57

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Niton and Whitwell14:57

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Chale14:57

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Niton14:56

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Bonchurch, Ventnor14:53

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor14:53

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Ventnor14:51

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Luccombe, Shanklin14:44

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English Channel14:29

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Stubbington14:28

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:25

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire14:22