Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 23 March 2026 | 17:14 | From North Sea

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

On Monday, 23 March 2026 at 17:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)