Coastguard Helicopter to Balloo, Craigarusky Road

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 13:44 | From Irish Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Balloo, Craigarusky Road

On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 13:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Balloo. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 195 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
195 mph
9 minutes
13:44
13:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Craigarusky Road, Ards and North Down District Council13:53

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Ards and North Down District Council13:50

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Irish Sea, 13:44