Coastguard Helicopter to Wick John O'Groats Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 22:33 | From Tacher

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Tacher to Wick John O'Groats Airport

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 22:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tacher to Wick John O'Groats Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 155 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3825 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
33 miles
3825 feet
dashboard average speed
155 mph
13 minutes
22:33
22:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick22:46

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick22:45

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Wick, Wick22:44

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Reiss, Reiss22:43

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Wick, Wick22:43

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Haster, Haster22:42

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Bilbster, Bilbster22:42

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Spittal, Spittal22:39

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Tacher, Tacher22:39

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22:33