Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 18:57 | From Buntait

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

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buntait to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4125 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
52 miles
4125 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
22 minutes
18:57
19:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:19

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:17

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Ardersier, Highland19:16

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Highland, Highland19:15

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Delnies, Highland19:15

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North Sea19:09

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Ardersier, Highland19:09

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Highland, Highland19:08

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Ardersier, Highland19:08

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:07

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Inverness, Highland19:02

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Inverness West, Highland19:02

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Abriachan, Highland19:01

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Inverness West, Highland19:01

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Highland, Highland19:01

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Drumnadrochit, Highland19:00

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Milton, Highland19:00

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Balnain, Highland18:58

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Highland, Highland18:57

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Buntait Road, Highland18:57