Coastguard Helicopter to Bamburgh, B1340

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 14:34 | From Bedrule

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Bedrule to Bamburgh

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 14:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bedrule to Bamburgh. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
48 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
25 minutes
14:34
14:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B1340, Northumberland14:59

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Bamburgh, Northumberland14:57

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Middleton, Northumberland14:57

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Ross, Northumberland14:56

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Elwick, Northumberland14:56

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Kyloe, Northumberland14:55

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Fenwick, Northumberland14:55

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Kyloe, Northumberland14:54

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Lowick, Northumberland14:52

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Etal, Northumberland14:51

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Branxton, Northumberland14:50

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Ford, Northumberland14:50

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Branxton, Northumberland14:50

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Reedsford, Northumberland14:49

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Kirknewton, Northumberland14:42

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Old Schoolhouse, Scottish Borders14:40

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Hownam, Scottish Borders14:38

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Rennieston, Scottish Borders14:37

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Oxnam, Scottish Borders14:37

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Jedburgh, Scottish Borders14:35

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Lanton, Scottish Borders14:35

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Bedrule, Scottish Borders14:34