Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 0:03 | From St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight - Solent Airport, 14 April 2026, 23:03

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 0:03, 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 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
10 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
7 minutes
00:03
00:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire00:10

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire00:10

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire00:09

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Stubbington, Hampshire00:08

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English Channel00:07

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight00:06

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Whippingham, Isle of Wight00:06

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Medina Greenway, Isle of Wight00:05

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Newport, Isle of Wight00:04

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St Marys Hospital Isle Of Wight, Newport00:03