Coastguard Helicopter on its way from North Sea

Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 5:39

On Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 5:39 at 5:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea and is now flying over Scarborough. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight has been in the air for 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
62 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
52 minutes
05:39
06:30:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire06:30

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire06:29

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Scarborough06:29

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Lebberston, North Yorkshire06:28

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North Sea06:26

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Bempton, East Riding of Yorkshire06:25

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Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire06:24

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Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire06:24

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Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire06:23

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North Sea, 06:20

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North Sea, 05:52

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North Sea05:39