Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 22:55 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from North Atlantic Ocean to North Atlantic Ocean

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 22:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 155 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
40 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
155 mph
16 minutes
22:55
23:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 23:11

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North Atlantic Ocean23:07

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Rendall, Orkney Islands23:06

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Norseman Village, Orkney Islands23:05

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Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands23:05

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Harray, Orkney Islands23:04

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Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands23:04

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Loch of Harray23:03

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Lenahowe, Orkney Islands23:03

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Lyking Cottage (disused), Orkney Islands23:03

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Easter Voy, Orkney Islands23:03

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Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands23:02

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Stromness, Orkney Islands23:02

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North Atlantic Ocean, 22:55