Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 10:51 | From Findochty

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 10:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Findochty to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
59 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
42 minutes
10:51
11:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:33

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Inverness11:30

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Fortrose11:30

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Avoch11:29

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Rosemarkie11:27

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Fortrose11:27

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Ardersier11:26

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Rosemarkie11:25

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Fortrose11:25

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North Sea11:15

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Burghead11:14

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Cummingston11:14

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Hopeman11:13

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Duffus11:13

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Lossiemouth11:10

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Urquhart11:09

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Kingston on Spey11:08

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Spey Bay11:07

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Upper Dallachy11:07

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Portgordon11:06

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North Sea11:06

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Buckie11:05

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Rathven11:04

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Moray Coastal Cycle Route, 10:51