Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 20:27 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 20:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
43 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
32 minutes
20:27
20:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 20:59

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North Sea, 20:38

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North Sea, 20:37

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North Sea, 20:36

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North Sea, 20:35

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North Sea, 20:35

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North Sea, 20:35

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North Sea, 20:34

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North Sea, 20:34

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North Sea, 20:33

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North Sea, 20:33

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North Sea, 20:32

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Fortrose, Highland20:32

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Fortrose, Highland20:32

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:31

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Ness Road, Highland20:30

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:30

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Inverness, Highland20:30

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Ardersier, Highland20:29

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Dalcross Heliport20:29

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Inverness, Highland20:29

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Inverness, Highland20:29

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:27