Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 0:03 | From North Sea

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

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 0:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
8 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
9 minutes
00:03
00:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness00:12

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Inverness Airport, Inverness00:10

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Ardersier, Highland00:10

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Highland, Highland00:09

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Firview Grange, Highland00:09

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Wester Delnies, Highland00:08

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North Sea, 00:07

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North Sea00:03