Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 10:47 | From West Aberthaw

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter West Aberthaw - MOD St Athan, 30 May 2026, 09:47

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 10:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from West Aberthaw to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 29 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
2 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
29 mph
5 minutes
10:47
10:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:51

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:48

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan10:48

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Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan10:48

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan10:47