Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 19:22 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 25 May 2026, 18:22

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 19:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
36 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
23 minutes
19:22
19:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 19:44

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North Sea19:27

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Cromarty, Highland19:26

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Learnie Hill, Highland19:26

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Fortrose, Highland19:26

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Highland, Highland19:25

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:25

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Fortrose, Highland19:24

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Old Military Road, Highland19:23

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Inverness, Highland19:23

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Inverness, Highland19:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:22