Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 19:27 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 10 June 2026, 18:27

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 19:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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
31 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
45 minutes
19:27
20:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 20:11

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North Sea19:31

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Highland, Highland19:31

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Ardersier, Highland19:30

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Mains of Connage, Highland19:29

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Ardersier, Highland19:29

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Inverness, Highland19:27

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:27