Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Monday, 2 February 2026 | 17:24 | From Loch Glass

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

On Monday, 2 February 2026 at 17:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Glass to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
32 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
23 minutes
17:24
17:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 17:46

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North Sea17:38

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Cromarty17:36

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Invergordon17:33

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Alness17:31

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Evanton Airfield, Evanton, Highland17:30

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Evanton17:29

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Loch Glass, 17:24