Coastguard Helicopter to High Peak, Snake Path

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 17:59 | From Hope

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to High Peak, Snake Path

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 17:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hope to High Peak. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 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
17 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
24 minutes
17:59
18:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Snake Path, East Midlands18:22

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High Peak, East Midlands18:17

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Hayfield, High Peak18:05

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High Peak, East Midlands18:05

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Upper Booth, High Peak18:04

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High Peak, East Midlands18:04

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Upper Booth, High Peak18:03

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Edale, High Peak18:02

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High Peak, East Midlands18:02

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Edale Road, High Peak17:59