Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 15:29 | From Holmpton

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 15:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Holmpton to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
25 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
12 minutes
15:29
15:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 15:40

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North Sea15:29

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Easington, Hull and East Yorkshire15:29

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Balk Hill, Hull and East Yorkshire15:29