Coastguard Helicopter to Hilton of Cadboll, Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 14:50 | From North Sea

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 14:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Hilton of Cadboll. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 feet.

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