Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 21:29 | From Porthcawl

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Porthcawl - MOD St Athan, 27 August 2026, 20:29

On Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 21:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Porthcawl to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 71 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
16 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
13 minutes
21:29
21:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:42

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:40

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan21:40

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan21:40

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan21:39

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan21:39

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan21:38

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan21:38

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Bristol Channel21:34

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Porthcawl, Bridgend21:34

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Newton, Bridgend21:29

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Porthcawl, Bridgend21:29