Coastguard Helicopter on its way from St Andrews

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 19:48

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 19:48 at 19:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St Andrews and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight has been in the air for 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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

Distance travelled
61 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
57 minutes
19:48
20:44:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:44

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North Sea20:40

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St Andrews, Fife20:35

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North Sea19:48

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St Andrews, Fife19:48