Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 20:28 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - MOD St Athan, 09 September 2026, 19:28

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 20:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
19 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
16 minutes
20:28
20:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:44

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:42

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan20:41

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan20:41

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:40

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:40

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan20:40

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan20:40

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20:39

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Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan20:39

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Bristol Channel, 20:36

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Bristol Channel20:28