Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 22:27 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 27 August 2026, 21:27

On Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 22:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 126 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4125 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
127 miles
4125 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
53 minutes
22:27
23:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 23:19

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North Sea22:59

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Papigoe, Highland22:58

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Wick, Highland22:58

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Highland, Highland22:58

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Sarclet, Highland22:56

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Ulbster, Highland22:55

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East Clyth, Highland22:55

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Mid Clyth, Highland22:55

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North Sea22:32

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Whiteness, Highland22:31

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Ardersier, Highland22:29

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:28

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:27