Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 20:35 | From Mappleton

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Mappleton - North Sea, 29 April 2026, 19:35

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 20:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Mappleton to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
41 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
35 minutes
20:35
21:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 21:09

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North Sea, 20:48

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North Sea20:47

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Aldbrough, East Riding of Yorkshire20:42

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Mappleton, East Riding of Yorkshire20:41

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Cowden, East Riding of Yorkshire20:41

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Mappleton, East Riding of Yorkshire20:40

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Rolston, East Riding of Yorkshire20:39

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Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire20:38

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Rolston, East Riding of Yorkshire20:37

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Mappleton, East Riding of Yorkshire20:36

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Cowden, East Riding of Yorkshire20:35

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Mappleton, East Riding of Yorkshire20:35