Coastguard Helicopter to Noble's Hospital Heliport, Noble's Hospital Heliport

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 16:50 | From Irish Sea

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 16:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Noble's Hospital Heliport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 feet.

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