Coastguard Helicopter to St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 5:08 | From Solent Airport

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

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 5:08, 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 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
9 minutes
05:08
05:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport05:17

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Newport, Newport05:15

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Whippingham, Whippingham05:15

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East Cowes, East Cowes05:14

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Whippingham, Whippingham05:14

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East Cowes, East Cowes05:14

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English Channel05:12

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Stubbington, Stubbington05:12

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire05:11

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire05:08