Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 17:37

On Friday, 9 October 2026 | 17:37 at 17:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 66 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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
79 miles
2475 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
67 minutes
17:37
18:43:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea18:43

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North Sea18:43

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland18:41

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North Sea18:40

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland18:39

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North Sea17:40

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Whiteness, Highland17:40

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Carse of Ardesier, Highland17:40

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Ardersier, Highland17:38

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Inverness, Highland17:38

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:37