Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 9:45 | From Llantwit Major

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Llantwit Major - MOD St Athan, 23 August 2026, 08:45

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 9:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Llantwit Major to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 9 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
4 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
9 mph
21 minutes
09:45
10:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:06

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan10:05

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan10:03

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan10:03

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan10:02

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan10:01

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan09:45