Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

Friday, 9 January 2026 | 17:13 | From Irish Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

On Friday, 9 January 2026 at 17:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to . It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGJ
Helicopter: G-MCGJ

The helicopter G-MCGJ 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: simon butler

Distance travelled
37 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
34 minutes
17:13
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