Coastguard Helicopter to Montrose, Beach Road

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 1:00 | From St Cyrus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter St Cyrus - Montrose, 03 July 2026, 00:00

On Friday, 3 July 2026 at 1:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St Cyrus to Montrose. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 36 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
2 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
36 mph
3 minutes
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beach Road, Aberdeenshire01:02

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Montrose, Aberdeenshire01:02

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St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire01:01

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Montrose, Aberdeenshire01:00

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St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire01:00