Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 5:22 | From North Sea

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 5:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 375 feet.

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