Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 2 March 2026 | 11:14 | From Humberside Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Humberside Airport to North Sea

On Monday, 2 March 2026 at 11:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Humberside Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 176 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
60 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
176 mph
21 minutes
11:14
11:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 11:35

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North Sea11:22

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Easington, Hull and East Yorkshire11:22

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Holmpton, Hull and East Yorkshire11:21

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Skeffling, Hull and East Yorkshire11:21

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Welwick, Hull and East Yorkshire11:20

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Sunk Island, Hull and East Yorkshire11:19

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North Sea11:18

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Immingham, Greater Lincolnshire11:16

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West Lindsey, Greater Lincolnshire11:15

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Kirmington, Greater Lincolnshire11:14

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Humberside Airport, Grimsby, Lincolnshire11:14