Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 15:21 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Bristol Channel, 15 October 2026, 14:21

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 15:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
57 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
29 minutes
15:21
15:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 15:50

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Bristol Channel15:49

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Newquay, Cornwall15:48

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Kestle Mill, Cornwall15:47

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall15:46

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St. Enoder, Cornwall15:46

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Ladock, Cornwall15:45

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Grampound Road, Cornwall15:45

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Probus, Cornwall15:44

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Tregony, Cornwall15:44

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Tregony with Cuby, Cornwall15:44

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St. Ewe, Cornwall15:43

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St. Michael Caerhays, Cornwall15:43

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Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall15:42

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St. Goran, Cornwall15:42

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English Channel, 15:29

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English Channel15:21