Coastguard Helicopter to West Aberthaw

Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 9:42 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - West Aberthaw, 30 May 2026, 08:42

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 9:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to West Aberthaw. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 63 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 49 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
51 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
64 minutes
09:42
10:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan10:45

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan10:44

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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