Coastguard Helicopter to Avoch

Friday, 21 August 2026 | 11:18 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Avoch, 21 August 2026, 10:18

On Friday, 21 August 2026 at 11:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Avoch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
19 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
13 minutes
11:18
11:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Avoch, Highland11:30

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Avoch, Highland11:29

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Fortrose, Highland11:29

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Rosemarkie, Highland11:28

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Fortrose, Highland11:27

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Rosemarkie, Highland11:27

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Brown Hill, Highland11:27

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Learnie Hill, Highland11:26

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Craighead, Highland11:26

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Eathie Hill, Highland11:26

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Cromarty, Highland11:25

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North Sea, 11:18