Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 15:12 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - MOD St Athan, 30 May 2026, 14:12

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 275 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
38 miles
275 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
43 minutes
15:12
15:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:55

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:54

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:53

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan15:53

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:52

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Bristol Channel, 15:23

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Bristol Channel15:12