Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 18:31 | From Newhaven

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

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 18:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newhaven to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
59 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
36 minutes
18:31
19:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:04

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Fareham19:04

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Lee-on-the-Solent19:03

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Gosport19:01

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English Channel18:53

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Selsey, Chichester18:52

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English Channel18:32

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Mckinlay Way, 18:31