Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 20:48 | From North Sea

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 20:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
34 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
30 minutes
20:48
21:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:18

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:15

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Ardersier, Ardersier21:13

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Delnies, Delnies21:13

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North Sea, 21:01

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North Sea20:48