Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 10:15 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 20 June 2026, 09:15

On Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 10:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
39 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
26 minutes
10:15
10:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 10:41

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North Sea10:21

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Cromarty, Highland10:21

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Fortrose, Highland10:20

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Cromarty, Highland10:20

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Eathie Hill, Highland10:20

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Learnie Hill, Highland10:19

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Rosemarkie, Highland10:19

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Fortrose, Highland10:18

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Ardersier, Highland10:17

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Fresson Circle, Highland10:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:15