Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 10:59 | From Cromdale

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

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 10:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cromdale to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
38 minutes
10:59
11:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:36

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Ardersier, Ardersier11:35

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Tomhommie, Tomhommie11:34

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Ardersier, Ardersier11:34

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North Sea11:28

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Nairn, Nairn11:26

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Auldearn, Auldearn11:25

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Fornighty, Fornighty11:25

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Ferness, Ferness11:23

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Advie, Advie11:18

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Cromdale, Cromdale11:00

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10:59