Coastguard Helicopter to Castlecraig, Castlecraig Circular

Monday, 4 May 2026 | 11:00 | From Portmahomack

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Portmahomack to Castlecraig

On Monday, 4 May 2026 at 11:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portmahomack to Castlecraig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
13 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
23 minutes
11:00
11:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castlecraig Circular, Highland11:22

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Castlecraig, Highland11:21

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North Sea11:01

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland11:01

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Portmahomack, Highland11:00

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Rockfield, Highland11:00

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Tarbatness Road, Highland11:00

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