Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Monday, 2 February 2026 | 3:00 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight - Solent Airport, 02 February 2026, 03:00

On Monday, 2 February 2026 at 3:00, 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 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
7 minutes
03:00
03:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:05

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Stubbington03:04

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English Channel03:03

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East Cowes03:01

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River Medina03:01

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Newport03:00

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport03:00