Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 23:21 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 23:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
9 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
6 minutes
23:21
23:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire23:26

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire23:26

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire23:25

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Stubbington23:25

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English Channel23:23

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East Cowes23:23

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Whippingham23:22

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Newport23:22

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River Medina23:21

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Newport23:21

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport23:21