Coastguard Helicopter to Struy, Glenstrathfarrar Road

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 17:58 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Struy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
26 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
14 minutes
17:58
18:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glenstrathfarrar Road, Highland18:12

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Struy, Highland18:11

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Aigas, Highland18:10

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Kilmorack, Highland18:09

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Fanellan, Highland18:09

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Kilmorack, Highland18:08

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Beauly, Highland18:07

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Highland18:06

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Kirkhill, Highland18:06

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Inchmore, Highland18:06

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Inverness, Highland18:05

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Charleston, Highland18:04

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Inverness, Highland18:04

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Charleston, Highland18:04

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North Kessock, Highland18:03

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Inverness, Highland18:03

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Kilmuir, Highland18:02

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Inverness, Highland17:59

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Tornagrain, Highland17:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:58