Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 2:49 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight to Solent Airport

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 2:49, 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 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
11 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
41 minutes
02:49
03:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:20

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:19

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:18

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Stubbington, Stubbington03:17

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English Channel03:15

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East Cowes, East Cowes03:15

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River Medina03:14

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Newport, Newport03:13

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport03:13

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Newport, Newport03:12

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport03:11

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport02:49