Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 6 March 2026 | 17:34 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to North Sea

On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 17:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
80 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
59 minutes
17:34
18:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 18:33

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North Sea, 18:21

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North Sea17:40

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Rosemarkie, Rosemarkie17:38

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Inverness, Inverness17:37

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Tornagrain, Tornagrain17:37

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Inverness, Inverness17:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:34