Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 16:21 | From Invergordon

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

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 16:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Invergordon to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
28 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
18 minutes
16:21
16:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:39

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:38

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Ardersier, Ardersier16:35

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North Sea16:30

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Cromarty, Cromarty16:29

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Barbaraville, Barbaraville16:28

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Invergordon, Invergordon16:28

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Invergordon, Invergordon16:26

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Invergordon, Invergordon16:26

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Shore Mill, Shore Mill16:25

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Cromarty, Cromarty16:24

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Barbaraville, Barbaraville16:24

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Invergordon, Invergordon16:23

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Invergordon, Invergordon16:23

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B9163, Invergordon16:21