Coastguard Helicopter to Kirklees, Greenfield Road

Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 0:33 | From Oldham

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Oldham to Kirklees

On Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 0:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Oldham to Kirklees. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 24 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
3 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
24 mph
6 minutes
00:33
00:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Greenfield Road, West Yorkshire00:38

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Kirklees, West Yorkshire00:34

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Oldham, Greater Manchester00:33