Coastguard Helicopter to Penicuik

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 12:21 | From Castlelaw

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Castlelaw - Penicuik, 17 September 2026, 11:21

On Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Castlelaw to Penicuik. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 9 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP

Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

3 miles

2025 feet

9 mph

16 minutes

12:21

12:37

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Penicuik, Midlothian12:37

Penicuik, Midlothian12:36

Penicuik, Midlothian12:21

Glencorse View Walk, Midlothian12:21

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