Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 15:00 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 23 October 2026, 14:00

On Friday, 23 October 2026 at 15:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
61 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
53 minutes
15:00
15:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:53

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:52

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Ardersier, Highland15:51

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Inverness, Highland15:50

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Ardersier, Highland15:43

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:41

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Fortrose, Highland15:40

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Cromarty, Highland15:39

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North Sea, 15:00