Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 21:08 | From Cromarty

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cromarty - North Sea, 05 October 2026, 20:08

On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 21:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cromarty to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
4 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
3 minutes
21:08
21:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 21:11

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North Sea21:10

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Cromarty, Highland21:09

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Castlecraig, Highland21:09

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100 Steps, Highland21:08