Coastguard Helicopter to London Stansted Airport

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 12:54 | From London Stansted Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter London Stansted Airport - London Stansted Airport, 11 August 2026, 11:54

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 12:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from London Stansted Airport to London Stansted Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 1 miles at an average speed of 3 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGK
Helicopter: G-MCGK

The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
2 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
3 mph
30 minutes
12:54
13:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London Stansted Airport, London13:23

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London Stansted Airport, London13:23

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London Stansted Airport, London13:22

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London Stansted Airport, London13:16

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London Stansted Airport, London13:15

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London Stansted Airport, London13:14

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London Stansted Airport, London12:54