Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 19:52 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 05 November 2026, 19:52

On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 19:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 100 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
100 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
15 minutes
19:52
20:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:06

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:05

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Ardersier, Highland20:05

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Dalcross Heliport20:05

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Ardersier, Highland20:04

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Inverness, Highland20:04

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Ardersier, Highland20:04

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:03

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North Sea19:52