Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

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

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.

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