Coastguard Helicopter to Niton, Old Blackgang Road

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 15:46 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Niton

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 15:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Niton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA

Helicopter: G-RESA

The helicopter G-RESA 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

44 miles

1600 feet

61 mph

44 minutes

15:46

16:29

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Old Blackgang Road, 16:29

Niton16:28

Niton and Whitwell16:28

Niton16:27

English Channel16:12

Freshwater16:12

English Channel15:57

Stubbington15:56

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:51

Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:46

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