Coastguard Helicopter to George Best Belfast City Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 15:41 | From Irish Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to George Best Belfast City Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 15:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to George Best Belfast City Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 69 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
76 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
70 minutes
15:41
16:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast16:51

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast16:49

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast16:47

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast16:46

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Belfast, Belfast City District16:44

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast16:43

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Belfast, Belfast City District16:43

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Inner Seas16:41

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Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim District16:39

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Mid and East Antrim District16:39

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Ballycarry, Mid and East Antrim District16:38

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Islandmagee, Mid and East Antrim District16:38

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Inner Seas16:37

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Irish Sea, 15:41