Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 9:35 | From St. Mary's Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from St. Mary's Airport to North Atlantic Ocean

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 9:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Mary's Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 165 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3150 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
17 miles
3150 feet
dashboard average speed
165 mph
6 minutes
09:35
09:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 09:41

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North Atlantic Ocean09:36

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St. Mary's Airport, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly09:35