Coastguard Helicopter to Castlecraig, Castlecraig Circular

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 19:42 | From North Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from North Sea to Castlecraig

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 19:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Castlecraig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
28 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
24 minutes
19:42
20:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castlecraig Circular, Castlecraig20:06

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Cromarty, Cromarty20:06

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Castlecraig, Castlecraig20:05

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North Sea19:44

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19:43