Coastguard Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle International Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 13:51 | From Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle International Airport

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 13:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary to Newcastle International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 26 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
7 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
26 mph
15 minutes
13:51
14:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:06

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:05

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:03

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:03

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:03

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:01

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne14:00

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Richardson Road, North East13:58

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East13:52

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Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne13:51