Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 22 May 2026 | 15:24 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 22 May 2026, 14:24

On Friday, 22 May 2026 at 15:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
40 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
24 minutes
15:24
15:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 15:47

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North Sea15:32

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Cromarty, Highland15:29

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Fortrose, Highland15:29

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Eathie Hill, Highland15:29

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Highland, Highland15:28

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Brown Hill, Highland15:28

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:27

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Fortrose, Highland15:27

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:26

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Tornagrain, Highland15:25

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Tornagrain, Highland15:25

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:24