Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 0:46 | From Loch Lochy

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 0:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Lochy to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 172 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5925 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
54 miles
5925 feet
dashboard average speed
172 mph
19 minutes
00:46
01:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness01:05

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Inverness Airport, Inverness01:03

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Ardersier, Highland01:02

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Highland, Highland01:02

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Inverness Airport, Inverness01:02

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Inverness, Highland01:01

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Invermoriston, Highland00:52

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Highland, Highland00:51

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Fort Augustus, Highland00:51

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Loch Oich00:48

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Highland, Highland00:47

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Loch Lochy, 00:46