Coastguard Helicopter to Shanklin, Church Road

Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 22:03 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - Shanklin, 09 July 2026, 21:03

On Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 22:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Shanklin. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 72 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 18 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
21 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
18 mph
72 minutes
22:03
23:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Church Road, Isle of Wight23:15

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight23:10

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English Channel, 23:09

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English Channel23:08

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Luccombe Road, Isle of Wight22:27

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Luccombe Road, Isle of Wight22:26

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Luccombe Road, Isle of Wight22:25

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight22:12

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English Channel22:11

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Sandown, Isle of Wight22:10

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Brading, Isle of Wight22:09

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Ryde, Isle of Wight22:08

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English Channel22:07

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Gosport, Hampshire22:06

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire22:06

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire22:05

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:03