Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 20:51 | From Shanklin

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

On Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 20:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Shanklin to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
20 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
20 minutes
20:51
21:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:10

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:10

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:10

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:09

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Fareham21:09

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Lee-on-the-Solent21:08

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Gosport21:08

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English Channel21:06

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Nettlestone21:05

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English Channel21:05

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Bembridge21:04

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English Channel, 21:02

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English Channel21:01

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Luccombe, Shanklin21:01

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Luccombe Road, 20:58

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Ash Grove, 20:51