Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Kirkhill and Bunchrew

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 14:49 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Kirkhill and Bunchrew

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 14:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Kirkhill and Bunchrew. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3200 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
40 miles
3200 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
37 minutes
14:49
15:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, 15:26

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Inverness15:26

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Inchmore15:25

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Inverness15:24

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Charleston15:24

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Inverness15:23

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Charleston15:23

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Inverness15:20

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North Kessock15:20

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Inverness15:19

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Avoch15:18

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Rosemarkie15:17

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Fortrose15:06

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Inverness15:05

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Fortrose15:04

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Inverness14:59

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North Kessock14:59

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Inverness14:58

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North Kessock14:58

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Inverness14:58

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Kilmuir14:57

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Inverness14:55

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Avoch14:54

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Fortrose14:53

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Rosemarkie14:52

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Fortrose14:52

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Rosemarkie14:51

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Fortrose14:51

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Ardersier14:50

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:49