Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 11:59 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
775 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
12 minutes
11:59
12:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 12:10

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North Sea12:07

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Highland, Highland12:06

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Gollanfield Road, Highland12:05

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Highland, Highland12:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:59