Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 16:04 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - MOD St Athan, 02 September 2026, 15:04

On Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 16:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 26 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
8 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
26 mph
17 minutes
16:04
16:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:21

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:19

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:18

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan16:13

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan16:12

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan16:10

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan16:08

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Bristol Channel, 16:04