Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 9:42

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 9:42 at 9:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight has been in the air for 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
800 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
57 minutes
09:42
10:38:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel10:38

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Bristol Channel, 10:22

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Bristol Channel10:01

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan10:00

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Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan10:00

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Bristol Channel09:57

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan09:57

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan09:55

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan09:55

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:42