Coastguard Helicopter to Aviemore, Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 9:46 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Aviemore, 18 March 2026, 09:46

On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 9:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Aviemore. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3250 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
33 miles
3250 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
14 minutes
09:46
10:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aviemore, Aviemore09:56

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Carrbridge, Carrbridge09:55

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Ballachrochin, Ballachrochin09:51

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Croy, Croy09:48

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Newlands of Culloden, Newlands of Culloden09:48

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Croy, Croy09:48

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Tornagrain, Tornagrain09:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness09:46