Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 19:39 | From North Sea

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

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 19:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 72 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 23 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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
28 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
23 mph
73 minutes
19:39
20:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:51

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:49

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Ardersier, Highland20:49

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Highland, Highland20:48

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Ardersier, Highland20:48

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Firview Grange, Highland20:48

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Highland, Highland20:47

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Wester Delnies, Highland20:47

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Hilton of Delnies, Highland20:47

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North Sea, 20:44

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North Sea20:27

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Cromarty, Highland20:22

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North Sutor Gun Emplacements, Highland20:15

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Castlecraig, Highland20:14

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North Sea19:39