Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Hilton of Cadboll

Monday, 19 October 2026 | 18:18

On Monday, 19 October 2026 | 18:18 at 18:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
42 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
66 minutes
18:18
19:23:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea19:22

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North Sea19:22

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Cromarty, Highland19:21

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Eathie Hill, Highland19:21

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Learnie Hill, Highland19:21

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Fortrose, Highland19:21

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North Sea, 18:50

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North Sea18:27

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Shandwick, Highland18:26

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North Sea, 18:24

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland18:18