Coastguard Helicopter to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Wilkhaven Pier Road

Monday, 22 June 2026 | 15:35 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, 22 June 2026, 14:35

On Monday, 22 June 2026 at 15:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
26 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
20 minutes
15:35
15:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wilkhaven Pier Road, Highland15:55

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland15:54

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Portmahomack, Highland15:53

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Travelers on the move, Highland15:52

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North Sea15:51

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Travelers on the move, Highland15:51

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland15:50

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Tarbatness Road, Highland15:50

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Portmahomack, Highland15:50

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Travelers on the move, Highland15:49

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland15:49

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Portmahomack, Highland15:49

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland15:48

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Portmahomack, Highland15:47

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland15:46

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Wilkhaven, Highland15:46

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Portmahomack, Highland15:45

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Rockfield, Highland15:44

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Portmahomack, Highland15:44

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland15:43

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North Sea, 15:39

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North Sea15:39

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Cromarty, Highland15:38

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North Sea15:35