Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 4 April 2026 | 14:11 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 04 April 2026, 13:11

On Saturday, 4 April 2026 at 14:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
40 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
38 minutes
14:11
14:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:49

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:49

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Ardersier, Highland14:48

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Highland, Highland14:47

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Ardersier, Highland14:47

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North Sea14:24

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Cromarty, Highland14:23

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Fortrose, Highland14:22

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Eathie Hill, Highland14:22

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Learnie Hill, Highland14:22

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Cave, Highland14:22

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:21

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Fortrose, Highland14:21

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:20

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Avoch, Highland14:20

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Inverness, Highland14:15

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:11