Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 7:05 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 7:05, 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 9 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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