Coastguard Helicopter to Findochty, Moray Coastal Cycle Route

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

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Portknockie to Findochty

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)

2 miles

1025 feet

28 mph

4 minutes

10:45

10:49

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Moray Coastal Cycle Route, 10:49

Findochty10:47

Logie Drive, 10:45

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