Coastguard Helicopter to Auchencairn, Shore Road

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 14:38 | From Irish Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Irish Sea - Auchencairn, 05 July 2026, 13:38

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 14:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Auchencairn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 24 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
14 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
24 mph
34 minutes
14:38
15:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Shore Road, Dumfries and Galloway15:12

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Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway15:08

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Lot's Wife, Dumfries and Galloway15:03

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Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway15:02

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Lot's Wife, Dumfries and Galloway15:02

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Airds Point, Dumfries and Galloway15:01

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15:01

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Irish Sea14:38