Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 9:46 | From Kirkwall Airport
On Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kirkwall Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 feet.
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
North Atlantic Ocean, 09:53
North Atlantic Ocean09:48
Head of Holland, Orkney Islands09:48
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands09:47
Lang Hill, Orkney Islands09:47
Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands09:47
Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands09:46
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