Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 18:13 | From Avoch

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 18:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Avoch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
6 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
23 minutes
18:13
18:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Bullet

Inverness Airport, Inverness18:36

Bullet

Inverness Airport, Inverness18:35

Bullet

Dalcross Heliport18:35

Bullet

Ardersier, Highland18:34

Bullet

Inverness, Highland18:34

Bullet

Fortrose, Highland18:33

Bullet

Avoch, Highland18:13