Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 12:38 | From Eastbourne

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Eastbourne - Solent Airport, 16 September 2026, 11:38

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 12:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eastbourne to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
66 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
28 minutes
12:38
13:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire13:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire13:06

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire13:04

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Gosport, Hampshire13:03

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English Channel12:57

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Selsey, West Sussex12:57

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English Channel12:40

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex12:38