Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Friday, 9 January 2026 | 15:02 | From Portloe

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Friday, 9 January 2026 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portloe to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 162 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
28 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
162 mph
11 minutes
15:02
15:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:12

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English Channel15:02

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Portloe, 15:02