Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 1 May 2026 | 16:08 | From North Sea

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

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 16:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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
18 miles
350 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
11 minutes
16:08
16:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:19

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North Sea16:17

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Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire16:16

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North Sea, 16:11

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North Sea16:08