Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 20:45 | From Marcross

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Marcross - MOD St Athan, 26 August 2026, 19:45

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 20:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Marcross to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
17 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
16 minutes
20:45
21:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:01

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:59

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Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan20:59

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan20:59

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Bristol Channel20:56

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan20:55

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:55

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan20:54

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan20:54

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:53

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:52

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan20:46

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan20:45

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan20:45