Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | 19:09 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 19:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 59 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
48 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
49 minutes
19:09
19:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:56

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Ardersier, Ardersier19:55

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Delnies, Delnies19:53

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North Sea, 19:48

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North Sea, 19:48

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North Sea, 19:34

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North Sea, 19:34

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North Sea, 19:33

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North Sea, 19:32

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North Sea19:25

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Nairn, Nairn19:24

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North Sea, 19:21

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North Sea, 19:20

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North Sea, 19:20

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North Sea, 19:19

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North Sea19:17

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Rosemarkie, Rosemarkie19:16

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Inverness, Inverness19:15

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Inverness, Inverness19:15

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Dalcross Station Road, Inverness19:14

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Woodend Road, Inverness19:14

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:11

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:09