Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 20:18 | From Bristol Channel

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 20:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 feet.

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