Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 18:49 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 05 November 2026, 18:49

On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 18:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
31 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
22 minutes
18:49
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 19:11

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North Sea18:54

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Highland, Highland18:54

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Delnies, Highland18:53

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Ardersier, Highland18:51

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:51

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:49