Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 21:37 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - North Sea, 12 September 2026, 20:37

On Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 21:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 73 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3975 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
73 miles
3975 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
37 minutes
21:37
22:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 22:13

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North Sea22:03

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Shandwick, Highland22:02

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Balintore, Highland22:02

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Fearn, Highland22:01

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Hill of Fearn, Highland22:01

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Rhynie, Highland22:01

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Highland, Highland22:01

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Tain Motorcross Track, Highland22:00

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Highland, Highland22:00

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Dornoch, Highland21:59

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North Sea21:58

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Embo, Highland21:57

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Littleferry, Highland21:57

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Loch Fleet21:57

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Golspie, Highland21:56

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Kirkton, Highland21:56

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Highland, Highland21:55

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Farlary, Highland21:55

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Rogart, Highland21:54

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Sciberscross, Highland21:54

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Rogart, Highland21:49

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Highland, Highland21:48

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Truderscaig, Highland21:47

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Bad an Leathaid, Highland21:47

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Highland, Highland21:46

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Rosal, Highland21:46

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Syre, Highland21:45

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Strath Naver, Highland21:45

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Syre, Highland21:45

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Highland, Highland21:41

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Skerray, Highland21:41

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North Atlantic Ocean, 21:37