Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 22:33 | From North Sea

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

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 22:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 93 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2675 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
93 miles
2675 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
44 minutes
22:33
23:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:17

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:14

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Ardersier, Ardersier23:13

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Tomhommie, Tomhommie23:13

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Ardersier, Ardersier23:13

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Delnies, Delnies23:12

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North Sea, 22:33