Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 12:56 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 21 October 2026, 11:56

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3250 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
55 miles
3250 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
42 minutes
12:56
13:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:37

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Inverness, Highland13:35

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Ardersier, Highland13:35

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:35

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Inverness, Highland13:28

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Inverness West, Highland13:28

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Inverness, Highland13:28

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Highland13:27

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Inverness, Highland13:27

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Inchmore, Highland13:27

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Inverness, Highland13:26

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Charleston, Highland13:25

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Inverness, Highland13:25

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Kilmuir, Highland13:25

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Inverness, Highland13:24

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Avoch, Highland13:23

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Fortrose, Highland13:23

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Rosemarkie, Highland13:22

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Learnie Hill, Highland13:22

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Fortrose, Highland13:22

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North Sea, 12:56