Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 18:46 | From Eastbourne

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Eastbourne to English Channel

On Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 18:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eastbourne to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 9 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
4 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
9 mph
25 minutes
18:46
19:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 19:11

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English Channel19:07

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The Oval, Eastbourne18:46

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