Coastguard Helicopter to Ballycastle, Whitepark Road

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 12:35 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Ballycastle

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 12:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Ballycastle. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
4 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
3 minutes
12:35
12:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Whitepark Road, Causeway Coast and Glens District12:38

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Ballycastle, Causeway Coast and Glens District12:37

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Inner Seas, 12:35