Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

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

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, 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

Distance travelled
10 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
8 minutes
17:32
17:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 17:39

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North Sea17:34

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Portmahomack17:34

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Rockfield17:33

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Portmahomack17:32

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