Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 9:34

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 9:34 at 9:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan and is now flying over Caerleon. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight has been in the air for 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
55 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
37 minutes
09:34
10:11:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caerleon, Newport10:11

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Caerleon, Newport10:10

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Christchurch, Newport10:10

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Langstone, Newport10:09

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Penhow, Newport10:08

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Llanvaches, Newport10:07

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Shirenewton, Monmouthshire10:07

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Llanvaches, Monmouthshire10:07

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Llanvaches, Newport10:05

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Parc Seymour, Newport10:05

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Llanmartin, Newport10:04

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Underwood, Newport10:03

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Bishton, Newport10:03

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Llanwern, Newport10:03

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Glan Llyn, Newport10:02

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Goldcliff, Newport10:02

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Nash, Newport10:01

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Bristol Channel, 10:01

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Bristol Channel09:59

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Wentlooge, Newport09:59

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Trowbridge, Cardiff09:58

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Pengam Green, Cardiff09:57

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Cardiff Bay, Cardiff09:56

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Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan09:55

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Sully and Lavernock, Vale of Glamorgan09:55

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Bristol Channel09:43

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West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan09:42

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:42

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Flemingston, Vale of Glamorgan09:41

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:41

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan09:34