Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 16:50 | From North Connel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from North Connel to Inner Seas

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 16:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Connel to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 160 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 feet.

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)