Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 17:12 | From Hopeman

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

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 17:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hopeman to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 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
31 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
18 minutes
17:12
17:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:29

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:29

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Inverness, Inverness17:27

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Ardersier, Ardersier17:25

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North Sea17:14

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Burghead, Burghead17:13

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Cummingston, Cummingston17:13

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Hopeman, Hopeman17:12