Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 9:07 | From MOD St Athan

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 9:07, 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 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
25 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
18 minutes
09:07
09:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:24

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:22

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:22

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan09:22

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:21

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan09:20

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan09:20

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Bristol Channel09:12

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan09:11

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:07