Air Ambulance Helicopter to Southampton Airport

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 17:18 | From Queen Alexandra Hospital

Flight route Air Ambulance Helicopter Queen Alexandra Hospital - Southampton Airport, 12 May 2026, 16:18

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 17:18, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Queen Alexandra Hospital to Southampton Airport. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-HIOW. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-HIOW
Helicopter: G-HIOW

The helicopter G-HIOW is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: JF2608

Distance travelled
16 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
10 minutes
17:18
17:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Southampton Airport, Southampton17:27

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Southampton Airport, Southampton17:27

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Southampton Airport, Southampton17:27

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Eastleigh, Hampshire17:25

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Hedge End, Hampshire17:24

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Botley, Hampshire17:24

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Curbridge, Hampshire17:23

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Shedfield, Hampshire17:22

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Wickham, Hampshire17:21

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Fareham, Hampshire17:21

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Bere Farm Airstrip, Fareham, Hampshire17:21

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North Boarhunt, Hampshire17:20

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Southwick, Hampshire17:20

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Paulsgrove, Hampshire17:19

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Wymering, Portsmouth17:19

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Meadowsweet Way, Portsmouth17:19

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Cosham, Portsmouth17:19

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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth17:18