Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 14:30 | From Nicholaston

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Nicholaston - MOD St Athan, 31 May 2026, 13:30

On Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 14:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nicholaston to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 80 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 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
70 miles
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
81 minutes
14:30
15:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:50

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:50

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:49

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Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan15:49

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Penmark, Vale of Glamorgan15:48

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Cardiff International Airport, Cardiff15:45

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Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan15:45

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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan15:44

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Bristol Channel15:34

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan15:34

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:34

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:33

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:33

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan15:33

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan15:32

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Bristol Channel15:22

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Oxwich, Swansea15:21

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South Gower Road, Swansea15:20

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Nicholaston, Swansea15:18

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Bristol Channel15:17

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Oxwich, Swansea15:17

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Nicholaston, Swansea15:00

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Bristol Channel14:59

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Nicholaston, Swansea14:30