Coastguard Helicopter to Wells-Next-the-Sea, Beach Road

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 23:16 | From King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter King's Lynn and West Norfolk - Wells-Next-the-Sea, 02 October 2026, 22:16

On Friday, 2 October 2026 at 23:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from King's Lynn and West Norfolk to Wells-Next-the-Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
7 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
7 minutes
23:16
23:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beach Road, Norfolk23:22

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Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk23:18

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North Norfolk, Norfolk23:17

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Bluetail Trail, Norfolk23:17

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King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk23:16