Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 15:13 | From Niton

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Niton - Solent Airport, 08 October 2026, 14:13

On Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 15:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
32 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
41 minutes
15:13
15:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:53

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:53

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:52

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire15:51

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Gosport, Hampshire15:50

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English Channel, 15:48

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English Channel15:48

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Gosport, Hampshire15:28

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English Channel15:20

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight15:19

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight15:16

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Niton, Isle of Wight15:16

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English Channel15:15

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Chale, Isle of Wight15:15

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Chale, Isle of Wight15:15

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Niton, Isle of Wight15:13