Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 20:33 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 20:33, 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 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 26 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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