Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 16:43 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Caernarfon Airport - Irish Sea, 16 May 2026, 15:43

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 16:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
45 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
41 minutes
16:43
17:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 17:23

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Irish Sea16:51

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16:51

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Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd16:50

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Llandwrog, Gwynedd16:49

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:48

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:43