Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 21:35 | From Foyers

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 21:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Foyers to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 136 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
29 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
13 minutes
21:35
21:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:46

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Inverness, Highland21:40

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Loch Ness21:37

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Foyers, Highland21:37

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Loch Ness21:36

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A82, Highland21:35