Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 16:27 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 21 October 2026, 15:27

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 178 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
11 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
178 mph
4 minutes
16:27
16:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:31

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:28

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North Sea, 16:27