Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 19:57

On Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 19:57 at 19:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan 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 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 93 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
93 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
47 minutes
19:57
20:44:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel20:43

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Bristol Channel, 20:29

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Bristol Channel20:18

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North Devon, Devon20:18

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Bristol Channel20:01

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan20:00

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan19:59

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:57