Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 16:39 | From Niton

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

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 16:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 52 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

Distance travelled
45 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
52 minutes
16:39
17:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:26

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Stubbington17:25

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English Channel17:15

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Norton17:15

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English Channel17:09

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Totland16:48

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Middleton16:47

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Easton16:47

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Freshwater Bay16:46

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Freshwater16:46

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Brook16:45

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Brighstone16:45

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Newport16:44

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Brighstone16:43

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Ventnor16:43

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Shorwell16:43

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Chale16:42

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English Channel16:41

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Chale16:40

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Ventnor16:40

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Chale16:40

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Old Blackgang Road, 16:39

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