Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 14:12 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 30 May 2026, 13:12

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 14:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
36 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
23 minutes
14:12
14:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 14:35

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Bristol Channel14:21

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan14:21

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:20

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B4265, Vale of Glamorgan14:19

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:12