Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 16:22 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 20 June 2026, 15:22

On Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 16:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
30 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
20 minutes
16:22
16:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:41

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North Sea16:27

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Cromarty, Highland16:27

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Eathie Hill, Highland16:27

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Learnie Hill, Highland16:26

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:26

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Fortrose, Highland16:25

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Ardersier, Highland16:25

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C1017, Highland16:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:22