Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Friday, 8 May 2026 | 16:22 | From New Forest

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter New Forest - Solent Airport, 08 May 2026, 15:22

On Friday, 8 May 2026 at 16:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Forest to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 21 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
9 miles
300 feet
dashboard average speed
21 mph
24 minutes
16:22
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:46

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:45

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:45

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English Channel, 16:42

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New Forest, Hampshire16:40

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Langley, Hampshire16:27

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New Forest, Hampshire16:27

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Lepe Road, Hampshire16:26

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New Forest, Hampshire16:22