Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkton of Menmuir, Lochty Council Houses

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 5:20 | From Balhall

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Balhall - Kirkton of Menmuir, 03 June 2026, 04:20

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 5:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Balhall to Kirkton of Menmuir. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 1 miles at an average speed of 17 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
2 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
17 mph
5 minutes
05:20
05:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lochty Council Houses, Angus05:24

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Kirkton of Menmuir, Angus05:23

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Balhall, Angus05:20