Coastguard Helicopter to Eastbourne, Beachy Head Road

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 22:41 | From Solent Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Eastbourne, Beachy Head Road

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 22:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
65 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
30 minutes
22:41
23:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beachy Head Road, 23:10

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Eastbourne23:08

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Wealden23:08

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Birling Gap, Wealden23:07

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English Channel22:46

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Gosport22:45

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Lee-on-the-Solent22:44

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Gosport22:44

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Fareham22:44

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:43

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire22:41