Coastguard Helicopter to Wroxall, Bonchurch Road

Monday, 4 May 2026 | 15:06 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Wroxall

On Monday, 4 May 2026 at 15:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Wroxall. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
16 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
16 minutes
15:06
15:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wroxall, Isle of Wight15:22

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Bonchurch Road, Isle of Wight15:21

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Wroxall, Isle of Wight15:16

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Godshill, Isle of Wight15:15

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Arreton, Isle of Wight15:14

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Newchurch, Isle of Wight15:13

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Havenstreet, Isle of Wight15:13

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Binstead, Isle of Wight15:13

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Ryde, Isle of Wight15:12

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Fishbourne, Isle of Wight15:12

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Ryde, Isle of Wight15:12

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English Channel15:10

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Gosport, Hampshire15:10

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire15:10

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Sandhill Lane, Hampshire15:09

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Fareham, Hampshire15:09

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:06