Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan, MOD St Athan

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 15:44 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan, MOD St Athan

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 15:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
53 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
33 minutes
15:44
16:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:17

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:16

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Boverton16:16

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Llantwit Major16:15

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St Donats16:14

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Marcross16:14

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Bristol Channel15:59

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Newton15:58

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Ogmore-by-Sea15:57

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Southerndown15:57

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Monknash15:56

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Marcross15:55

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St Donats15:54

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Llantwit Major15:53

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Boverton15:52

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Llantwit Major15:50

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Boverton15:50

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:44