Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 19:53 | From MOD St Athan

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

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 19:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
23 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
19 minutes
19:53
20:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:12

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:10

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:09

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Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan20:09

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan20:08

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East Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan20:08

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Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan20:06

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Bristol Channel20:05

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan20:03

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Sully, Vale of Glamorgan20:01

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan20:01

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Bristol Channel19:59

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Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan19:59

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East Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan19:58

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan19:58

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:57

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan19:56

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:53