Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 14:28 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - North Sea, 06 October 2026, 13:28

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 14:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
4 miles
350 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
3 minutes
14:28
14:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea14:31

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Shandwick, Highland14:29

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North Sea, 14:28