Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 2 November 2026 | 17:54 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 02 November 2026, 17:54

On Monday, 2 November 2026 at 17:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
65 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
35 minutes
17:54
18:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 18:29

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North Sea17:58

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Highland, Highland17:57

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Rosemarkie, Highland17:57

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Ardersier, Highland17:57

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Easterton Road, Highland17:55

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Tornagrain, Highland17:55

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Inverness, Highland17:55

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Ardersier, Highland17:54

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:54