Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 21:32 | From Marcross

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 21:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Marcross to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
10 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
14 minutes
21:32
21:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:46

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:44

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan21:42

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan21:41

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan21:41

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Bristol Channel, 21:39

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Bristol Channel21:38

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan21:32