Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 15:06 | From Niton

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

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 15:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 74 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
45 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
37 minutes
15:06
15:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:42

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:40

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Stubbington15:39

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English Channel15:19

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Niton15:12

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Niton and Whitwell15:11

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Chale15:10

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English Channel15:08

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Old Blackgang Road, 15:06