Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 14:42 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - North Sea, 22 October 2026, 13:42

On Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 14:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
26 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
14 minutes
14:42
14:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 14:56

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North Sea14:49

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Cromarty, Highland14:48

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Eathie Hill, Highland14:48

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Highland, Highland14:47

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Brown Hill, Highland14:47

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Cave, Highland14:47

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:46

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Fortrose, Highland14:45

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:45

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Ardersier, Highland14:44

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Inverness, Highland14:43

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Tornagrain, Highland14:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:43

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North Sea, 14:42