Coastguard Helicopter on its way from North Sea

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 18:06

On Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 18:06 at 18:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea and is now flying over Wilkhaven. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 54 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
51 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
55 minutes
18:06
19:00:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wilkhaven, Highland19:00

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Wilkhaven, Highland18:55

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North Sea, 18:06