Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 20:22 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 20:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 86 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
60 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
87 minutes
20:22
21:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:47

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Ardersier, Highland21:46

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Highland, Highland21:46

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Tomhommie, Highland21:45

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Ardersier, Highland21:45

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Highland, Highland21:45

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Delnies, Highland21:44

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North Sea21:03

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland20:42

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North Sea20:32

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Cromarty, Highland20:30

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Fortrose, Highland20:30

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Eathie Hill, Highland20:29

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Cromarty, Highland20:29

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Fortrose, Highland20:29

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:28

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Fortrose, Highland20:28

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:27

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Fortrose, Highland20:27

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Inverness, Highland20:24

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Tornagrain, Highland20:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:22