Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 23:34 | From Kirkwall Airport
On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 23:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kirkwall Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 108 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4825 feet.
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
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Latheron, Highland23:54
Sheppardsdown, Highland23:54
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Badryrie, Highland23:53
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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands23:34
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