Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 15:35 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 05 November 2026, 15:35

On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 15:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
58 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
36 minutes
15:35
16:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:10

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North Sea15:40

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Nairn, Highland15:39

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Delnies, Highland15:39

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Ardersier, Highland15:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:35