Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 12:56

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 12:56 at 12:56, 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 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 113 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 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
114 miles
2025 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
65 minutes
12:56
14:01:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea14:00

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North Sea13:50

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Portknockie, Moray13:49

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Cullen, Moray13:48

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire13:48

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Sandend, Aberdeenshire13:47

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North Sea13:09

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13:09

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Urquhart, Moray13:09

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Lossiemouth, Moray13:08

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Elgin, Moray13:06

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Alves, Moray13:05

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Moray, Moray13:05

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Forres, Moray13:04

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Rafford, Moray13:03

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Moray, Moray13:03

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Altyre, Moray13:03

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Forres, Moray13:03

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Conicavel, Moray13:02

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Whitemire, Moray13:02

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Earlseat, Highland13:01

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Highland, Highland13:01

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Fornighty, Highland13:00

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Nairn, Highland13:00

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Piperhill, Highland13:00

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Highland, Highland12:59

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Culcharry, Highland12:59

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Cawdor, Highland12:58

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Newton of Budgate, Highland12:58

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Croy, Highland12:57

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Tornagrain, Highland12:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:56