Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Nicholaston

Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 14:30

On Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 14:30 at 14:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nicholaston and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight has been in the air for 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 25 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
25 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
25 mph
59 minutes
14:30
15:29:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel15:28

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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