Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 20:12 | From Humberside Airport

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 20:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Humberside Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 85 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 88 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGE
Helicopter: G-MCGE

The helicopter G-MCGE 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
89 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
86 minutes
20:12
21:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 21:37

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North Sea, 21:18

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North Sea20:36

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Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire20:35

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Holmpton, East Riding of Yorkshire20:35

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Seaside Road, East Riding of Yorkshire20:31

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Seaside Road, East Riding of Yorkshire20:29

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Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire20:22

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Hollym, East Riding of Yorkshire20:21

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Patrington, East Riding of Yorkshire20:20

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Patrington Haven, East Riding of Yorkshire20:19

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Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire20:18

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North Sea20:17

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Immingham, North East Lincolnshire20:15

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West Lindsey, Lincolnshire20:14

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Great Limber CP, North Lincolnshire20:14

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Kirmington, North Lincolnshire20:13

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Humberside Airport, Grimsby, Lincolnshire20:12