Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 20:43 | From Rhossili

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Rhossili - MOD St Athan, 17 September 2026, 19:43

On Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 20:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rhossili to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
50 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
37 minutes
20:43
21:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:20

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:20

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan21:17

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan21:17

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan21:16

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan21:16

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan21:15

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Bristol Channel20:52

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Nicholaston, Swansea20:52

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Oxwich, Swansea20:51

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Slade, Swansea20:51

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Port Eynon, Swansea20:51

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Worms Head Causeway, Swansea20:43