Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 15:31 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - North Atlantic Ocean, 09 August 2026, 14:31

On Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
46 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
23 minutes
15:31
15:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:54

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North Atlantic Ocean15:43

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands15:41

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands15:40

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands15:40

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Tankerness, Orkney Islands15:40

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:31