Coastguard Helicopter to Findochty, Moray Coastal Cycle Route

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 10:45 | From Portknockie

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Findochty, Moray Coastal Cycle Route

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 10:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portknockie to Findochty. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
2 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
4 minutes
10:45
10:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Moray Coastal Cycle Route, 10:49

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Findochty10:47

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Logie Drive, 10:45