Coastguard Helicopter to Wroxall, Bonchurch Road

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 16:06 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - Wroxall, 13 May 2026, 15:06

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 16:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Wroxall. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
39 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
26 minutes
16:06
16:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bonchurch Road, Isle of Wight16:31

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Wroxall, Isle of Wight16:28

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight16:27

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Wroxall, Isle of Wight16:26

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight16:25

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English Channel16:10

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton16:10

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English Channel16:06

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Stubbington, Hampshire16:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:06