Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 17:32 | From Portmahomack

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Portmahomack to North Sea

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 17:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portmahomack to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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

10 miles

1125 feet

79 mph

8 minutes

17:32

17:39

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

North Sea, 17:39

North Sea17:34

Portmahomack17:34

Rockfield17:33

Portmahomack17:32

17:32

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