Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:42

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:42 at 13:42, 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 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 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
14 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
10 minutes
13:42
13:52:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea13:52

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North Sea13:50

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Cromarty, Highland13:49

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Eathie Hill, Highland13:49

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Learnie Hill, Highland13:48

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Highland, Highland13:48

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Cave, Highland13:47

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Highland, Highland13:47

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Wester Balmungie, Highland13:47

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Rosemarkie, Highland13:46

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Fortrose, Highland13:46

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Rosemarkie, Highland13:45

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Fortrose, Highland13:45

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Rosemarkie, Highland13:45

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Ardersier, Highland13:44

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Inverness, Highland13:44

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Ardersier, Highland13:44

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Inverness, Highland13:44

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Tornagrain, Highland13:43

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Ardersier, Highland13:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:42