Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 16:45 | From North Sea

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 16:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGJ

The helicopter G-MCGJ 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: simon butler