Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 15:55 | From North Sea

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 15:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 feet.

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