Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 11:07 | From Irish Sea

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 11:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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