Coastguard Helicopter to Llantwit Major, Church Lane

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 6:34 | From MOD St Athan

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

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 6:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Llantwit Major. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 15 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 275 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
4 miles
275 feet
dashboard average speed
15 mph
16 minutes
06:34
06:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan06:50

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Church Lane, Vale of Glamorgan06:44

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan06:37

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan06:36

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan06:34