Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 12:29 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 20 October 2026, 11:29

On Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
18 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
11 minutes
12:29
12:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:39

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Inverness, Highland12:38

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Ardersier, Highland12:36

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Highland, Highland12:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:30

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North Sea, 12:29