Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 10:41 | From MOD St Athan

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 10:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

The helicopter G-RESI 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
73 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
36 minutes
10:41
11:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 11:17

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Bristol Channel10:44

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St Donats, St Donats10:44

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Boverton, Boverton10:43

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Llantwit Major, Llantwit Major10:43

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Boverton, Boverton10:43

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:42

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:41