Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Saturday, 4 April 2026 | 19:10 | From Bristol Airport

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

On Saturday, 4 April 2026 at 19:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Airport to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
35 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
23 minutes
19:10
19:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:33

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:31

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan19:30

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Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan19:28

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan19:27

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Sully and Lavernock, Vale of Glamorgan19:27

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Sully, Vale of Glamorgan19:26

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan19:26

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Sully, Vale of Glamorgan19:26

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Sully and Lavernock, Vale of Glamorgan19:25

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Bristol Channel19:20

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Clevedon, North Somerset19:19

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Kenn, North Somerset19:19

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Yatton, North Somerset19:18

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Claverham, North Somerset19:18

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Cleeve, North Somerset19:17

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Wrington, North Somerset19:17

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Redhill, North Somerset19:16

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Bristol Airport, Bristol19:15

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Bristol Airport, Bristol19:10