Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, North Sea

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | 14:35 | From Tankerness

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

On Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 14:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tankerness to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 139 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
12 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
139 mph
6 minutes
14:35
14:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 14:40

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North Sea14:39

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Garralanga Road, 14:35