Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 21:13

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 21:13 at 21:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight has been in the air for 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 98 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
98 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
47 minutes
21:13
21:59:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel21:59

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Bristol Channel21:58

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Croyde, Devon21:57

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Saunton, Devon21:57

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Braunton, Devon21:56

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North Devon, Devon21:55

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Instow, Devon21:55

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North Devon, Devon21:55

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Royal Marines Base Chivenor, Chivenor21:54

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North Devon, Devon21:52

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Torridge, Devon21:52

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Bristol Channel21:49

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Bucks Mills, Devon21:48

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Clovelly, Devon21:47

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Bristol Channel21:41

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North Devon, Devon21:40

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Bristol Channel21:39

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Mortehoe21:39

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Ilfracombe, Devon21:38

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Bristol Channel21:35

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Ilfracombe, Devon21:35

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Lee21:34

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Bristol Channel21:16

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan21:14

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:13

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:13