Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Fremington

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 15:52

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 15:52 at 15:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fremington and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight has been in the air for 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3300 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
32 miles
3300 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
15 minutes
15:52
16:06:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel16:06

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Bristol Channel16:04

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Bude, Cornwall16:04

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Bude–Stratton, Cornwall16:03

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Poughill, Cornwall16:03

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Kilkhampton, Cornwall16:01

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Torridge, Devon16:01

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Bradworthy, Devon16:00

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Torridge, Devon15:59

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Woolfardisworthy, Devon15:59

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Cranford, Devon15:59

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Parkham Ash, Devon15:58

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Bucks Mills, Devon15:57

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Torridge, Devon15:57

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Abbotsham, Devon15:56

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Bideford, Devon15:55

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Northam, Devon15:53

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Instow, Devon15:52

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Tarka Trail, Devon15:52