Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:21 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 17 August 2026, 14:21

On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 15:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 91 miles at an average speed of 193 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
91 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
193 mph
29 minutes
15:21
15:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel15:49

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Bristol Channel, 15:47

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Bristol Channel15:27

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan15:26

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:26

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:25

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan15:24

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:24

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan15:23

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:21