Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 6 November 2026 | 12:30 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 06 November 2026, 12:30

On Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2600 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
45 miles
2600 feet
dashboard average speed
60 mph
45 minutes
12:30
13:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:15

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:14

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Inverness, Highland13:13

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Tornagrain, Highland13:12

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Inverness, Highland13:05

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Highland13:05

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Inchmore, Highland13:05

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Inverness, Highland13:04

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Charleston, Highland13:03

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Inverness, Highland13:03

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Charleston, Highland13:03

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Inverness, Highland13:02

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Avoch, Highland13:01

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Fortrose, Highland13:00

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Rosemarkie, Highland12:59

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Cave, Highland12:59

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Fortrose, Highland12:59

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North Sea, 12:53

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North Sea12:30