Coastguard Helicopter to Ripponden, Oldham Road

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 11:54 | From Marsden

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Ripponden, Oldham Road

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 11:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Marsden to Ripponden. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
14 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
43 mph
20 minutes
11:54
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Oldham Road, Calderdale12:13

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Ripponden, Calderdale12:06

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Ripponden, Kirklees12:06

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Ripponden, Calderdale12:06

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Kirklees, West Yorkshire12:05

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Outlane, Calderdale12:05

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Ripponden, Calderdale12:05

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Outlane, Kirklees12:05

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Sowood, Calderdale12:05

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Outlane, Kirklees12:01

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Mount, Kirklees12:00

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Golcar, Kirklees11:59

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Cowlersley, Kirklees11:59

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Linthwaite, Kirklees11:59

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Golcar, Kirklees11:58

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Slaithwaite, Kirklees11:57

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Waters Road, Kirklees11:54