Coastguard Helicopter to Fairburn

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 14:26 | From Strathpeffer

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Strathpeffer to Fairburn

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 14:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Strathpeffer to Fairburn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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)

4 miles

350 feet

132 mph

2 minutes

14:26

14:27

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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