Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 21:58 | From Tankerness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 21:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tankerness to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 153 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
5 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
153 mph
2 minutes
21:58
22:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 22:00

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North Atlantic Ocean21:58

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Yinstay Road, 21:58