Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 10:38 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 04 July 2026, 09:38

On Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 10:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
14 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
12 minutes
10:38
10:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 10:49

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North Sea10:44

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Cromarty, Highland10:44

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Eathie Hill, Highland10:44

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Learnie Hill, Highland10:44

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Brown Hill, Highland10:43

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Rosemarkie, Highland10:43

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Fortrose, Highland10:42

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Rosemarkie, Highland10:42

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Fresson Circle, Highland10:41

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Inverness, Highland10:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:38