Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 10:51 | From North Sea

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

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 10:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
14 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
12 minutes
10:51
11:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 11:03

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North Sea, 10:51