Coastguard Helicopter to Newton Ferrers, Stoke Road

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 7:15 | From South Hams

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from South Hams to Newton Ferrers

On Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 7:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from South Hams to Newton Ferrers. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 35 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGF
Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF 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: The Carlisle Kid

Distance travelled
6 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
35 mph
10 minutes
07:15
07:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stoke Road, South Hams07:24

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:23

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:23

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:22

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:21

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:21

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:20

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English Channel07:19

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Middlecombe Lane, Devon and Torbay07:15