Coastguard Helicopter to Brotton, Saltburn Road

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 14:50 | From North Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Brotton, Saltburn Road

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 14:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Brotton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 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
6 miles
1850 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
7 minutes
14:50
14:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Saltburn Road, Tees Valley14:56

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Brotton, Tees Valley14:54

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Saltburn by the Sea, Tees Valley14:53

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North Sea, 14:50