Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkton of Menmuir

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 5:24 | From Lochty Council Houses

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Lochty Council Houses - Kirkton of Menmuir, 03 June 2026, 04:24

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 5:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lochty Council Houses to Kirkton of Menmuir. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 22 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
4 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
22 mph
11 minutes
05:24
05:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirkton of Menmuir, Angus05:34

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Kirkton of Menmuir, Angus05:33

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Little Brechin, Angus05:31

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Brechin, Angus05:30

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Little Brechin, Angus05:26

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Kirkton of Menmuir, Angus05:25

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Lochty Council Houses, Angus05:24