Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 10:26 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 10:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 58 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
41 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
58 mph
43 minutes
10:26
11:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan11:08

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan11:07

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Nut Walk, Vale of Glamorgan11:06

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan10:42

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan10:42

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan10:41

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Bristol Channel10:27

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Overton, Swansea10:27

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Bristol Channel, 10:26