Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 7:27 | From Llantwit Major

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

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 7:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Llantwit Major to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
9 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
32 minutes
07:27
07:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan07:58

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan07:58

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan07:56

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan07:56

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan07:55

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan07:51

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan07:50

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan07:49

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East Drive, Vale of Glamorgan07:46

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan07:44

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan07:41

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan07:40

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan07:36

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan07:34

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan07:27