Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:23

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:23 at 14:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
21 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
16 minutes
14:23
14:38:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea14:38

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North Sea14:27

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Highland, Highland14:26

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Old Military Road, Highland14:25

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:23