Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Sunday, 6 September 2026 | 10:33 | From Penarth

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Penarth - MOD St Athan, 06 September 2026, 09:33

On Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 10:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Penarth to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 47 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
28 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
47 mph
35 minutes
10:33
11:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan11:07

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan11:06

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan11:05

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Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan11:05

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan11:02

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Bristol Channel, 10:49

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Bristol Channel10:47

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Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan10:33