Coastguard Helicopter to Grantown-on-Spey, A939

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 15:51 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Grantown-on-Spey

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 15:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Grantown-on-Spey. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
44 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
24 minutes
15:51
16:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A939, 16:14

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Grantown-on-Spey16:12

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Cromdale16:11

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Grantown-on-Spey16:10

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Ferness16:02

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Nairn15:59

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Delnies15:59

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North Sea15:56

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Cromarty15:56

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Rosemarkie15:54

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Fortrose15:54

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Rosemarkie15:54

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Fresson Circle, 15:52

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:51