Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 17:17 | From Southerndown

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Southerndown - MOD St Athan, 26 August 2026, 16:17

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 17:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Southerndown to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
9 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
6 minutes
17:17
17:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan17:23

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan17:23

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan17:21

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan17:20

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan17:20

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan17:19

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan17:19

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan17:19

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan17:18

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Beach Road, Vale of Glamorgan17:17