Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 21:01 | From MOD St Athan

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 21:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
27 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
13 minutes
21:01
21:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 21:14

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Bristol Channel, 21:13

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Bristol Channel21:04

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan21:04

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan21:03

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan21:02

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan21:02

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:01