Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 19 October 2026 | 19:41 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 19 October 2026, 18:41

On Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 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
31 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
29 minutes
19:41
20:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:09

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Tornagrain, Highland20:08

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Ardersier, Highland20:04

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:02

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Fortrose, Highland20:01

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North Sea19:54

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19:54

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Moray, Moray19:53

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:41

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North Sea19:41