Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 14:59

On Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 14:59 at 14:59, 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 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 70 miles at an average speed of 80 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
71 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
53 minutes
14:59
15:52:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel15:52

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Bristol Channel15:39

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Oxwich, Swansea15:38

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Old Sheep Lane, Swansea15:37

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Old Sheep Lane, Swansea15:37

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Old Sheep Lane, Swansea15:35

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South Gower Road, Swansea15:23

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Nicholaston, Swansea15:23

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Bristol Channel15:10

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Porthcawl, Bridgend15:09

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Newton, Bridgend15:08

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Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan15:07

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Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan15:06

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan15:06

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15:06

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan15:06

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan15:05

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:05

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:05

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:02

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:59