Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 20:34 | From North Sea

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 20:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 129 miles at an average speed of 153 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
129 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
153 mph
51 minutes
20:34
21:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:25

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:24

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Inverness, Highland21:22

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Mains of Connage, Highland21:22

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Ardersier, Highland21:21

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Highland, Highland21:20

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North Sea20:58

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Ulbster, Highland20:57

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Sarclet, Highland20:56

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Wick, Highland20:56

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Papigoe, Highland20:55

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North Sea, 20:34