Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Bristol Channel

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:51

On Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:51 at 15:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel 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 55 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
36 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
55 minutes
15:51
16:45:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel16:45

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Bristol Channel16:45

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Scurlage, Swansea16:45

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Rhossili, Swansea16:44

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Bristol Channel, 16:43

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Bristol Channel, 16:38

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Bristol Channel15:51