Coastguard Helicopter to Bonchurch, Bonchurch

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 17:53 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Bonchurch, Bonchurch

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 17:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Bonchurch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
21 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
17 minutes
17:53
18:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bonchurch, Ventnor18:10

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor18:09

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Luccombe, Shanklin18:09

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Shanklin18:08

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Luccombe, Shanklin18:08

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English Channel18:05

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Bembridge18:04

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English Channel18:03

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Bembridge18:03

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Seaview18:02

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English Channel18:00

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Stubbington17:59

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Promenade, 17:59

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Stubbington17:59

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:53