Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkwall Airport

Monday, 14 September 2026 | 23:17 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Kirkwall Airport, 14 September 2026, 22:17

On Monday, 14 September 2026 at 23:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Kirkwall Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2800 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
21 miles
2800 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
14 minutes
23:17
23:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands23:31

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands23:29

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands23:28

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Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands23:26

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Tankerness, Orkney Islands23:25

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Taing of Beeman, Orkney Islands23:25

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Corn Mill, Orkney Islands23:24

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Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands23:24

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North Atlantic Ocean23:22

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North Sea23:20

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North Atlantic Ocean, 23:17