Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 17:21 | From Holmpton

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 17:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Holmpton to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
10 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
8 minutes
17:21
17:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 17:29

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North Sea17:27

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Easington, Hull and East Yorkshire17:26

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North Sea17:23

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Easington, Hull and East Yorkshire17:22

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Holmpton, Hull and East Yorkshire17:21