Coastguard Helicopter to Thurso, Ormlie Road

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 15:29 | From Dorrery

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Thurso, Ormlie Road

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 15:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Dorrery to Thurso. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 160 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 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
15 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
160 mph
6 minutes
15:29
15:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ormlie Road, 15:35

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Glengolly15:34

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West Calder15:33

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Calder Mains15:32

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Shinnery15:32

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Dorrery15:32

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Shinnery15:31

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Dorrery15:31

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15:29