Coastguard Helicopter to Sunk Island

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 19:01 | From Humberside Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Humberside Airport - Sunk Island, 23 October 2026, 18:01

On Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Humberside Airport to Sunk Island. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 68 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
60 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
68 minutes
19:01
20:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire20:09

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Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire20:05

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North Sea19:18

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Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire19:10

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North Sea19:06

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Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire19:06

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Immingham, North East Lincolnshire19:05

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Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire19:05

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Immingham, North East Lincolnshire19:04

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Habrough, North East Lincolnshire19:04

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West Lindsey, Lincolnshire19:03

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Kirmington, North Lincolnshire19:02

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Humberside Airport, Grimsby, Lincolnshire19:01