Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 19:17 | From Bembridge

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

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 19:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bembridge to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
13 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
19 minutes
19:17
19:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:36

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:35

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire19:35

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Stubbington, Stubbington19:34

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English Channel, 19:29

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English Channel19:28

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Ducie Avenue, Bembridge19:28

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Ducie Avenue, Bembridge19:27

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Ducie Avenue, Bembridge19:17