Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 14:33 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 14:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3225 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
28 miles
3225 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
15 minutes
14:33
14:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:47

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Inverness14:42

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Inverness West14:42

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Inverness14:40

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Charleston14:39

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Inverness14:38

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Avoch14:37

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Fortrose14:37

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Rosemarkie14:37

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Inverness14:36

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Ardersier14:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:35

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Ardersier14:35

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:33