Coastguard Helicopter to Eastbourne, Beachy Head Road

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 16:11 | From Solent Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Solent Airport to Eastbourne

On Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 16:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
68 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
53 minutes
16:11
17:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne17:04

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Eastbourne, Eastbourne16:43

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English Channel16:23

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Selsey, Chichester16:22

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English Channel, 16:20

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English Channel16:17

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Gosport, Gosport16:17

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English Channel16:16

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Lee-on-the-Solent16:15

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:11