Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 3:57

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 3:57 at 3:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight has been in the air for 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 125 miles at an average speed of 175 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
126 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
175 mph
43 minutes
03:57
04:40:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea04:40

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North Sea04:22

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Sarclet, Highland04:21

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North Sea04:01

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Highland, Highland04:01

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Ardersier, Highland04:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness04:00

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Ardersier, Highland04:00

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Dalcross Heliport, 03:59

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Inverness, Highland03:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness03:57