Coastguard Helicopter to Newcastle upon Tyne, Richardson Road

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 13:46 | From Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 13:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary to Newcastle upon Tyne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 3 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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