Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 19:26 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 19:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
24 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
13 minutes
19:26
19:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 19:38

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North Sea19:32

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Cromarty, Highland19:31

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Craighead, Highland19:31

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Brown Hill, Highland19:30

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Highland, Highland19:30

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Easter Balmungie, Highland19:30

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:29

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Fortrose, Highland19:29

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:29

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Inverness, Highland19:27

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Dalcross Heliport19:27

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Fresson Circle, Highland19:27

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:26