Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 11:21 | From Upper Dallachy

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Upper Dallachy to North Sea

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 11:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Upper Dallachy to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
900 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
30 minutes
11:21
11:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 11:50

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North Sea11:37

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Lossiemouth, Moray11:37

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Kingston on Spey, Moray11:34

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Spey Bay, Moray11:34

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Spey Bay, Moray11:33

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Upper Dallachy, Moray11:21