Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | 14:19 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea, Inverness Airport

On Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 14:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2325 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
44 miles
2325 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
32 minutes
14:19
14:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea14:25

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Ardersier14:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:23

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Dalcross Heliport14:22

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Inverness14:22

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:20

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:19