Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 6:22 | 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 Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 6:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

The helicopter G-RESA 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
575 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
8 minutes
06:22
06:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire06:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire06:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire06:27

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire06:27

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Gosport, Hampshire06:27

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire06:26

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Gosport, Hampshire06:26

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English Channel06:25

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight06:24

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Whippingham, Isle of Wight06:24

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River Medina06:23

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Stag Lane Cycleway, Isle of Wight06:23

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Newport, Isle of Wight06:23

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport06:22