Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 14:30 | From Rottingdean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Rottingdean - English Channel, 23 May 2026, 13:30

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 14:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rottingdean to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
9 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
4 minutes
14:30
14:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 14:33

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English Channel14:31

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Under-cliff Walk, East Sussex14:31

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Peacehaven, East Sussex14:30

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English Channel14:30

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Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove14:30