Coastguard Helicopter to Ventnor

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 21:17 | From Solent Airport

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 21:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Ventnor. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
43 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
138 mph
19 minutes
21:17
21:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight21:36

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight21:36

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English Channel21:24

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Seaview, Isle of Wight21:23

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Pondwell, Isle of Wight21:23

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Ryde, Isle of Wight21:22

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Binstead Airfield, Ryde, Isle of Wight21:22

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Fishbourne, Isle of Wight21:22

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight21:21

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English Channel21:19

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Stubbington, Hampshire21:19

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire21:19

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:17