Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 16:03 | From Welwick

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Welwick - North Sea, 04 August 2026, 15:03

On Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 16:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Welwick to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
12 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
14 minutes
16:03
16:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:16

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North Sea16:10

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Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire16:09

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Holmpton, East Riding of Yorkshire16:09

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Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire16:09

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Patrington, East Riding of Yorkshire16:08

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Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire16:08

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Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire16:07

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Welwick Bank, East Riding of Yorkshire16:07

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Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire16:03