Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 17:37 | From Bristol Channel

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 17:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 155 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF 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: The Carlisle Kid