Coastguard Helicopter to St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 20:19 | From Solent Airport

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 20:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 feet.

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