Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Kirkwall Airport

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 12:14

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 12:14 at 12:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kirkwall Airport and is now flying over Kirkwall Airport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 36 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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

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37 minutes

12:14

12:50:22

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands12:49

Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands12:14

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