Air Ambulance Helicopter to Topcliffe, A168

Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 12:36 | From RAF Topcliffe

Flight path map showing Air Ambulance Helicopter route from RAF Topcliffe to Topcliffe

On Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 12:36, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from RAF Topcliffe to Topcliffe. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-YAAA. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 27 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-YAAA
Helicopter: G-YAAA

The helicopter G-YAAA is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Jennifer Petrie

Distance travelled
3 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
27 mph
6 minutes
12:36
12:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Topcliffe, York and North Yorkshire12:42

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A168, York and North Yorkshire12:42

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A168, York and North Yorkshire12:40

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Topcliffe, Thirsk12:40

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RAF Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire12:36