Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 19:31

On Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 19:31 at 19:31, 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 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
49 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
47 minutes
19:31
20:18:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel20:18

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Bristol Channel19:44

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Porthcawl, Bridgend19:43

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Newton, Bridgend19:43

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Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan19:42

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Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan19:41

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19:40

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan19:39

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan19:39

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan19:38

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan19:37

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:31