Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 14:26 | From Reston

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

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 14:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Reston to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
19 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
10 minutes
14:26
14:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Bullet

North Sea, 14:36

Bullet

North Sea, 14:32

Bullet

North Sea, 14:32

Bullet

North Sea, 14:31

Bullet

North Sea, 14:31

Bullet

North Sea14:31

Bullet

Lamberton, Scottish Borders14:30

Bullet

Lamberton14:30

Bullet

A1, Scottish Borders14:30

Bullet

Burnmouth, Scottish Borders14:29

Bullet

Burnmouth, Scottish Borders14:29

Bullet

Eyemouth, Scottish Borders14:28

Bullet

Ayton Castle Airstrip, Ayton, Scottish Borders14:28

Bullet

Ayton, Scottish Borders14:28

Bullet

Reston, Scottish Borders14:26