Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Monday, 6 July 2026 | 16:06 | From Minnis Bay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Minnis Bay - Solent Airport, 06 July 2026, 15:06

On Monday, 6 July 2026 at 16:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Minnis Bay to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 215 miles at an average speed of 225 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
216 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
225 mph
58 minutes
16:06
17:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:04

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:04

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:03

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Stubbington, Hampshire17:02

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English Channel17:01

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Cowes, Isle of Wight17:00

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:59

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:59

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight16:59

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Porchfield, Isle of Wight16:59

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Newtown, Isle of Wight16:58

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight16:58

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Newport, Isle of Wight16:58

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Newbridge, Isle of Wight16:57

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight16:57

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Brook, Isle of Wight16:56

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Brook16:56

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English Channel, 16:43

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English Channel, 16:14

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English Channel16:13

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Niton, Isle of Wight16:07

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Minnis Bay, Kent16:06