Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkwall, Deerness Road

Monday, 12 October 2026 | 1:22 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Kirkwall, 12 October 2026, 00:22

On Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Kirkwall. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 107 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
14 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
107 mph
8 minutes
01:22
01:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Deerness Road, Orkney Islands01:29

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands01:27

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North Atlantic Ocean, 01:22