Coastguard Helicopter to Eastbourne, Beachy Head Road

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 3:47 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - Eastbourne, 19 August 2026, 02:47

On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 3:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
70 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
37 minutes
03:47
04:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex04:23

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Eastbourne, East Sussex04:18

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English Channel04:01

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Pagham, West Sussex04:01

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Pagham Harbour04:01

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Sidlesham, West Sussex04:00

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Highleigh, West Sussex04:00

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Almodington, West Sussex04:00

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Earnley, West Sussex04:00

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Bracklesham, West Sussex03:59

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East Wittering, West Sussex03:59

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West Wittering, West Sussex03:59

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English Channel03:56

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Gosport, Hampshire03:54

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire03:54

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Stubbington, Hampshire03:53

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:52

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire03:47