Coastguard Helicopter to Auldearn, Woodend Road

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 19:26 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 19:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Auldearn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
22 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
14 minutes
19:26
19:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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19:39

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Auldearn, Auldearn19:33

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Nairn, Nairn19:30

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Croy, Croy19:29

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Tornagrain, Tornagrain19:29

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Woodend Road, Inverness19:28

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Tornagrain, Tornagrain19:28

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:26