Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 21:37 | From Ventnor

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 21:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ventnor to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
48 miles
425 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
35 minutes
21:37
22:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:11

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:10

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire22:09

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Gosport, Hampshire22:09

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English Channel, 22:07

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English Channel22:06

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Seaview, Isle of Wight22:06

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight22:05

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English Channel22:05

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight22:04

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English Channel22:02

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight22:02

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight22:01

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English Channel21:58

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Niton, Isle of Wight21:57

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight21:52

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English Channel21:49

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Niton, Isle of Wight21:48

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English Channel21:45

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Chale, Isle of Wight21:44

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight21:43

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Niton, Isle of Wight21:40

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight21:37