Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 20:04 | From Loch Glass

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 20:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Glass to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 160 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5775 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
45 miles
5775 feet
dashboard average speed
160 mph
17 minutes
20:04
20:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 20:21

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North Sea20:18

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Cromarty20:16

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Barbaraville20:16

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Invergordon20:15

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Kildary20:14

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Alness20:13

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Ardross20:13

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Loch Glass20:10

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20:04