Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 12:46 | From Aberdeen International Airport

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 12:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
81 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
60 minutes
12:46
13:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:44

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Ardersier, Ardersier13:43

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Delnies, Delnies13:42

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North Sea13:38

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Nairn, Nairn13:37

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Conicavel, Conicavel13:34

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County Cottages, County Cottages13:33

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Upper Knockando, Upper Knockando13:27

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Marypark, Marypark13:26

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Edinville, Edinville13:26

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Dufftown, Dufftown13:23

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Inverurie, Inverurie13:11

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Kemnay, Kemnay13:09

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Inverurie, Inverurie13:09

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Kintore, Kintore13:07

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Hatton of Fintray, Hatton of Fintray13:07

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen City13:07

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen City13:06

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen City13:06

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen City13:05

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen13:04

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen12:46