Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 19:25 | From Strathcarron

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

On Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 19:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Strathcarron to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 160 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6025 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
61 miles
6025 feet
dashboard average speed
160 mph
23 minutes
19:25
19:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:46

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Ardersier, Ardersier19:44

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North Sea19:44

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Cromarty, Cromarty19:43

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Fortrose, Fortrose19:43

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Killen, Killen19:41

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Belmaduthy, Belmaduthy19:41

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Inverness, Inverness19:39

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Mulbuie, Mulbuie19:39

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Muir of Ord, Muir of Ord19:37

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A890, Strathcarron19:25