Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Niton

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 15:21

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 15:21 at 15:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton and is now flying over Brighstone. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 46 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
10 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
46 mph
13 minutes
15:21
15:34:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight15:33

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight15:28

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Calbourne, Isle of Wight15:28

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight15:25

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight15:25

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Yafford House Private Airstrip, Newport, Isle of Wight15:24

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Shorwell, Isle of Wight15:23

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English Channel15:23

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Chale, Isle of Wight15:22

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Old Blackgang Road, Isle of Wight15:21

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