Coastguard Helicopter to Wick John O'Groats Airport

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 13:33 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Wick John O'Groats Airport, 20 October 2026, 12:33

On Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 13:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Wick John O'Groats Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 286 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
81 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
286 mph
18 minutes
13:33
13:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick13:50

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick13:49

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Wick, Highland13:48

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Ackergil Tower, Highland13:48

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Reiss, Highland13:47

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North Sea13:47

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Highland, Highland13:47

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Wick, Highland13:47

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Staxigoe, Highland13:46

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick13:44

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Wick, Highland13:43

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Ackergil Tower, Highland13:42

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North Sea13:42

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Highland, Highland13:41

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Wick, Highland13:41

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Papigoe, Highland13:40

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Wick, Highland13:39

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick13:37

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Wick, Highland13:37

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Ackergil Tower, Highland13:36

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Reiss, Highland13:35

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North Sea13:34

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Highland, Highland13:34

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Wick, Highland13:33

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North Sea, 13:33