Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 18:50 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

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

On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 18:50, 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 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
10 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
6 minutes
18:50
18:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:55

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:55

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Stubbington18:54

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English Channel18:53

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East Cowes18:52

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River Medina18:51

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Newport18:50

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport18:50