Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 | 21:51 | From North Sea

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

On Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 21:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 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
11 miles
300 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
10 minutes
21:51
22:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:59

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Old Military Road, Highland21:58

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Mains of Connage, Highland21:58

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Ardersier, Highland21:57

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Rosemarkie, Highland21:55

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North Sea21:55

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Easter Balmungie, Highland21:55

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Rosemarkie, Highland21:54

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Brown Hill, Highland21:54

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Fortrose, Highland21:53

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North Sea21:51