Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 13 March 2026 | 18:49 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport

On Friday, 13 March 2026 at 18:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
15 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
43 mph
21 minutes
18:49
19:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:06

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Ardersier, Ardersier19:04

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Tomhommie, Tomhommie19:04

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Ardersier, Ardersier19:02

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Delnies, Delnies19:00

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Inverness, Inverness19:00

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Nairn, Nairn18:59

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Croy, Croy18:57

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Dalcross, Dalcross18:57

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Inverness, Inverness18:55

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Tornagrain, Tornagrain18:55

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:49