Coastguard Helicopter to Eastbourne, Beachy Head Road

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 6:53 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Eastbourne, 19 August 2026, 05:53

On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 6:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 474 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
30 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
474 mph
4 minutes
06:53
06:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex06:57

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Eastbourne, East Sussex06:56

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English Channel, 06:53