Coastguard Helicopter on its way from North Sea

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 20:37

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 20:37 at 20:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea and is now flying over Cromarty. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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

54 miles

1250 feet

68 mph

49 minutes

20:37

21:25:20

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Cromarty, Highland21:25

Cromarty, Highland21:12

Castlecraig, Highland21:01

Cromarty, Highland21:00

Castlecraig, Highland20:59

North Sea, 20:37

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