Coastguard Helicopter to Llantwit Major

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 9:34 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Llantwit Major, 23 August 2026, 08:34

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 9:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Llantwit Major. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 29 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
5 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
29 mph
10 minutes
09:34
09:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:43

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:37

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan09:37

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:37

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan09:36

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:35

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:34