Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 16:11 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - MOD St Athan, 22 August 2026, 15:11

On Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 16:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 62 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
62 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
29 minutes
16:11
16:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:40

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:38

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Eglwys Brewis, Vale of Glamorgan16:38

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Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan16:38

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan16:37

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan16:37

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan16:37

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan16:36

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Wick, Vale of Glamorgan16:36

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Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan16:35

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Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan16:35

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Newton, Bridgend16:34

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Porthcawl, Bridgend16:33

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Bristol Channel, 16:30

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Bristol Channel16:17

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Penally, Pembrokeshire16:17

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Bristol Channel16:11