Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 3:57 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 23 May 2026, 02:57

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 3:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 126 miles at an average speed of 176 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
127 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
176 mph
44 minutes
03:57
04:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 04:40

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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