Coastguard Helicopter to Brighstone, Tennyson Trail

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 16:09 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - Brighstone, 03 June 2026, 15:09

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 16:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Brighstone. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
16 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
19 minutes
16:09
16:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tennyson Trail, Isle of Wight16:27

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight16:27

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight16:22

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight16:21

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight16:19

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Newbridge, Isle of Wight16:19

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Porchfield, Isle of Wight16:18

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:17

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:16

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Northwood, Isle of Wight16:16

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight16:15

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English Channel16:13

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:12

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:11

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:09