Coastguard Helicopter to Crafthole, B3247

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 18:51 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Crafthole

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 18:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Crafthole. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
14 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
21 minutes
18:51
19:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B3247, Crafthole19:12

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Crafthole, Crafthole19:11

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English Channel19:09

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Crafthole, Crafthole19:01

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English Channel19:00

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Crafthole, Crafthole18:59

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Deviock, Deviock18:58

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English Channel18:57

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Crafthole, Crafthole18:56

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English Channel18:54

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Crafthole, Crafthole18:52

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English Channel, 18:51