Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 16:26 | From Portmahomack

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 16:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portmahomack to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
59 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
56 minutes
16:26
17:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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17:22

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North Sea16:27

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Portmahomack16:27

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16:26