Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 13 November 2026 | 12:56 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - North Sea, 13 November 2026, 12:56

On Friday, 13 November 2026 at 12:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
43 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
26 minutes
12:56
13:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 13:22

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North Sea13:00

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Cromarty, Highland13:00

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Fortrose, Highland12:59

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Rosemarkie, Highland12:59

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Fortrose, Highland12:58

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Rosemarkie, Highland12:58

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Inverness, Highland12:56