Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 17:55 | From Eastbourne

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

On Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 17:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eastbourne to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 63 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
64 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
44 minutes
17:55
18:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:39

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:29

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:26

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire18:25

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Fareham, Fareham18:25

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Gosport, Gosport18:23

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth18:23

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Tipner, Portsmouth18:22

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth18:21

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West Town, Havant18:20

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Fleet, Havant18:20

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Chichester, Chichester18:19

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West Wittering, Chichester18:19

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West Itchenor, Chichester18:18

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Birdham, Chichester18:18

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Highleigh, Chichester18:17

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Sidlesham, Chichester18:17

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Pagham, Arun18:16

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Aldwick, Arun18:16

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Bognor Regis, Arun18:15

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Felpham, Arun18:15

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English Channel18:00

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Birling Gap Road, Wealden18:00

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Wealden, Wealden17:59

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Eastbourne, Eastbourne17:55