Coastguard Helicopter to Hastings, English Channel

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 11:59 | From English Channel

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Hastings, English Channel

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 11:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Hastings. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
7 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
8 minutes
11:59
12:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hastings12:06

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Fairlight, Rother12:05

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English Channel12:01

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Hastings12:00

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English Channel, 11:59