Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 12:14 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 04 November 2026, 12:14

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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
15 miles
350 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
9 minutes
12:14
12:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 12:22

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North Sea12:18

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Delnies, Highland12:18

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Old Military Road, Highland12:16

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Ardersier, Highland12:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:14