Coastguard Helicopter on its way from North Sea

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 3:33

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 3:33 at 3:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea and is now flying over Rothes. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 67 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6300 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
69 miles
6300 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
68 minutes
03:33
04:40:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rothes, Moray04:40

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Rothes, Moray04:39

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Moray, Moray04:38

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Lochnabo, Moray04:38

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Moray, Moray04:38

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Lochnabo, Moray04:37

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Lhanbryde, Moray04:37

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Urquhart, Moray04:36

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Garmouth, Moray04:36

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Urquhart, Moray04:35

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Lossiemouth, Moray04:34

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North Sea04:16

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Ulbster, Highland04:16

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Sarclet, Highland04:15

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Thrumster, Highland04:14

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Loch Hempriggs04:14

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Cairns of Stirkoke, Highland04:13

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Newton, Highland04:13

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Milton, Highland04:12

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Wick, Highland04:11

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick04:11

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick03:33

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North Sea03:33