Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 16:32 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 16:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
13 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
16 minutes
16:32
16:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:45

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Old Military Road, Highland16:44

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Mains of Connage, Highland16:44

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Ardersier, Highland16:44

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Ardersier, Highland16:44

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Old Military Road, Highland16:43

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Inverness, Highland16:42

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:36

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B9092, Highland16:35

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B9092, Highland16:35

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Ardersier, Highland16:35

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Mains of Connage, Highland16:34

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Ardersier, Highland16:34

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Inverness, Highland16:33

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:32