Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 23:22 | From Shanklin

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Shanklin - Solent Airport, 09 July 2026, 22:22

On Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 23:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Shanklin to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
700 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
12 minutes
23:22
23:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire23:34

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire23:33

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Stubbington, Hampshire23:33

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English Channel23:29

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Ryde, Isle of Wight23:28

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Seaview, Isle of Wight23:27

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight23:26

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English Channel23:24

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Church Road, Isle of Wight23:22