Coastguard Helicopter to Norwich Airport

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 16:27 | From North Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from North Sea to Norwich Airport

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Norwich Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGE
Helicopter: G-MCGE

The helicopter G-MCGE 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
27 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
18 minutes
16:27
16:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk16:45

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Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk16:42

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Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk16:41

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Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk16:39

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Beeston St Andrew, Broadland16:38

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Crostwick, Broadland16:38

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Rackheath, Broadland16:38

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Wroxham, Broadland16:36

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Hoveton, North Norfolk16:36

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Horning, North Norfolk16:35

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Irstead Street, North Norfolk16:35

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North Norfolk16:35

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Ludham, North Norfolk16:34

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Catfield, North Norfolk16:34

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Potter Heigham, North Norfolk16:33

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Hickling Broad16:33

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Hickling, North Norfolk16:33

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North Norfolk16:32

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Horsey, North Norfolk16:31

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Great Yarmouth16:31

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Horsey, North Norfolk16:31

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North Sea, 16:27