Coastguard Helicopter to Birling Gap, Beachy Head Road

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 20:02 | From Solent Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Solent Airport - Birling Gap, 10 November 2026, 20:02

On Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 20:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Birling Gap. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 64 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
65 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
52 minutes
20:02
20:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex20:54

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Birling Gap, East Sussex20:35

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Friston, East Sussex20:34

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English Channel20:07

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Gosport, Hampshire20:05

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:05

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Gosport, Hampshire20:05

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Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire20:04

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:03

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:02